Fresh appeal in search for missing Richard Mason
CONCERN: Richard Mason has not been seen since December 30
By Rick Lyon, Co-Editor
Humberside Police have issued a renewed appeal for information to help locate Richard Mason.
Former firefighter Richard, 55, was reported missing on Monday, December 30 after failing to return to his home in Molescroft, Beverley.
The force last week released CCTV footage of him at Molescroft Pavilion from 9.08am that day.
Officers want to hear from anyone who may have been on the banks of the River Hull, opposite the Crown and Anchor pub in Tickton, either on foot, by boat or any other type of transport, between 9.30am-1.30pm on the day of Richard’s disappearance.
Chief Inspector Owen Stafford said: “Over the course of the last 11 days, we have been carrying out extensive lines of enquiries and following up on numerous leads to try and trace Richard’s movements, and piece together where he may have travelled to.
“We know that Richard walked across Molescroft Pavilion at 9.08am that morning [Monday, December 30], he is then thought to have walked on Hull Bridge Road, Tickton, before heading east towards the Crown and Anchor pub.
“He was later seen on CCTV heading north along the banks of the River Hull in the direction of High Eske nature reserve at 9.37am. This is the last confirmed sighting of him.
“With support from specialist trained search officers, scent dogs and the Underwater Search Unit, teams have been extending their searches to try and trace Richard’s next steps. As part of this line of enquiry, we are keen to speak to anyone who may been on the river banks, opposite to the Crown and Anchor pub, either on foot, by boat or any other form of transport, between 9.30am-1.30pm, around the time Richard was last seen. The what3words location for his last sighting are later.huddling.contacts.
“I would also urge anyone who may have a boat moored in this area and has any CCTV that could assist with our enquiries to please get in touch, as well as to check outbuildings and any other covered areas that Richard may have taken shelter in.
“We have specialist teams again out today carrying out searches and we continue to work closely with Humberside Fire and Rescue and other partnering agencies.
“Richard is described as being 6ft tall with dark brown hair, a bushy beard and is believed to be wearing a tan coat, dark denim trousers with a dark hat.
“I want to offer my thanks to members of the public for their continued support and assistance in our search to locate Richard, and to everyone who has come forward with information. Whether you have participated in a search or shared our appeals online, your help has been invaluable.
Anybody who has any information is asked to call the non-emergency number 101, quoting log 95 of December 30.