Lancashire Police search for missing Chorley Hospital patient Frank Clarke

Police are continuing to search for a man reported missing after visiting Chorley Hospital.

Lancashire Police said Frank attended an outpatient’s appointment and hasn’t been seen since.

The force say they are concerned for his welfare and are asking anyone who sees him, or has information on his whereabouts, to get in touch.

Frank Clarke, 49, was last seen around 11am on Wednesday at Chorley Hospital where he was attending an outpatient’s appointment. Any information as to where he might be, contact 101 – quoting log 0421 of March 25placeholder image
Frank Clarke, 49, was last seen around 11am on Wednesday at Chorley Hospital where he was attending an outpatient’s appointment. Any information as to where he might be, contact 101 – quoting log 0421 of March 25 | Lancashire Police

A police spokesperson said: “We are continuing to search for Frank Clarke who was reported missing earlier this week.

“You will remember that Frank, 49, was last seen around 11am on Wednesday at Chorley Hospital where he was attending an outpatient’s appointment.

“We believe that he is now in the Accrington area, while he also has links to Colne, Blackburn, Darwen and Oswaldtwistle.

“Since Wednesday, we have had lots of support from the public in trying to locate Frank and we thank you for the help and assistance.

“We now have an image of Frank which shows him in the clothing he was last seen in – a grey hoodie, jeans and trainers.

“Immediate sightings of Frank, please call 999.

“Any other information as to where he might be, contact 101 – quoting log 0421 of March 25.”

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