Police appeal after missing man leaves Royal Preston Hospital with possible contagious health condition
Dean Hesketh, 51, was last seen leaving Royal Preston Hospital and may have a contagious health condition, police say.
Lancashire Police are appealing for help to locate Dean Hesketh, 51, who has gone missing after leaving Royal Preston Hospital on Tuesday morning.
Authorities have expressed concern for his wellbeing and have warned the public not to approach him, as he may have a contagious health condition.
Dean Hesketh was last seen at 11.16am and is described as being 5ft 4in tall, of slim build, with black hair and blue eyes.
At the time he was last seen, he was wearing a khaki green and black jacket, a Lyle and Scott jumper, black trainers, and a blue surgical face mask.
Police say Dean has connections to Preston, Penwortham and Blackpool. Officers are continuing their enquiries and are urging anyone who sees him to call 999 immediately to ensure his safety.
A police spokesperson said: “Enquiries to locate Dean are ongoing, and we are growing increasingly concerned for him.
“Dean is 5ft 4in with black hair and blue eyes and is of a slim build.
“He was last seen wearing the clothing you can see him in in this footage – a khaki green and black jacket, black trainers and a Lyle and Scott jumper.
“He was also wearing a blue surgical face mask.
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“We ask that if you see Dean you don’t approach him, as he may have a contagious health condition.
“If you do see Dean it’s really important that you get in touch with us on 999 as soon as you can, so that we can make sure he is safe.”
Those with information or relevant footage that could assist in finding Dean are asked to contact police on 101, quoting log 1051 of 28th July.