Police concerned for welfare of missing pensioner, 83, who has disappeared in Hampshire

Brian Cook, 83, went missing at roughly 5.30pm on Sunday evening.

He was last seen at his home in Turin Court, Andover.

Officers are appealing to the public for any information regarding his disappearance.

A statement from Hampshire police said: ‘We are concerned for his welfare and are asking the public to report any sightings of him to us.

‘Brian is described as white, 5ft 8ins tall, of slim build, balding, and usually wears glasses and a gilet.

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Acting Inspector Joanne Young also said: ‘We’re continuing to appeal to the community to help us find Brian.

‘If you live in the Andover area, please check any outbuildings, communal areas with easy access such as sheds and bin sheds, and any insecure buildings.

‘I would also like to ask anyone who has a dashcam in their vehicle who may have been driving in the Andover area since he went missing to review their footage and contact us if you think you think you have captured anything that could help.

‘Officers will be in the area today carrying out searches alongside our colleagues from Hampshire Search and Rescue.

‘We will also be conducting house to house enquiries.

‘Brian also has links to Coulsdon, Surrey and Croydon, however we still believe him to be on foot with no access to vehicles.

‘Please, if you have any information that could help, please contact us straight away.’

People are advised to call Hampshire police via 101 with any information, quoting the reference number 44220072934.

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