Day 9: Police search for missing David Henry continues with drones, dogs and mountain rescue
“We, and David’s family are really concerned about him, and are making every effort to find him,” say police, as the search for the missing 45-year-old enters its 9th day...
Police drones, dogs and mountain rescue teams have joined the search for missing man David Henry, who disappeared from his home in Bamber Bridge nine days ago.
The 45-year-old remains missing despite public appeals and daily searches by police, friends and members of the community.
David was last seen on CCTV riding his black e-bike (pictured) in Brindle Road, turning right into Cottage Lane, at 10.04pm on Wednesday, July 15.
He was reported missing two days later, on Friday, July 17. Lancashire Police have been unable to verify any further sightings.
On Wednesday evening, the force closed a 1-mile of the M61 motorway to look for David, with officers searching through thick undergrowth next to the carriageway at Walton Summit.
The motorway was closed for more than three hours between junction 9 - where it meets the M65 - to junction 30 of the M6. No trace of either David or his bike have been found.
Police have also deployed drones and dogs to the search area around Bamber Bridge and Higher Walton, while mountain rescue teams were brought on board to help scour fields and woodlands.
Friends and the local community have also been looking for David, with searches taking place at the Holland Woods and ‘40 Steps’ nature spots near the River Darwen at Walton-le-Dale.
Today (Friday, July 24) - 10 days after he was last sighted on CCTV - the search for David continues.
If you see David, call 999
A police spokesperson said: “We, and David’s family are really concerned about him, and are making every effort to find him, but need your help with our enquiries.
“To remind you: David is 6ft 2in, of an average to medium build and has tattoos on his arm.
“He was last seen wearing the clothing in this footage: a dark coloured top, dark shorts and sunglasses. He is carrying a dark backpack and was riding his black e-bike.
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“He has links to Leyland, Chorley, South Ribble and Preston.
“David – if you are seeing our appeals, please get in touch with us, or your loved ones, and let us all know you are ok.
“If you see David please call 999 straight away. For non-immediate sightings or if you think you have captured footage of David on his e-bike please call 101 and quote log 533 of July, 17.”