Searches continue for missing Dales walker
80-year-old Harry Harvey was last seen on Sunday (6 September)
Searches are resuming this morning in efforts to locate missing 80 year old Harry Harvey, from Tynemouth.
Harry was reported missing at 1.30pm on Sunday 6 September. He was on an organised walking trip with a group in the upper dales when he disappeared, possibly after getting lost en route.
Police, Search and Rescue Teams and the RAF Search and Rescue Team are all conducting further land searches today, starting near the Tan Hill Pub.
When Harry went missing he was wearing a dark coloured jacket and trousers, walking boots and carrying a large dark coloured rucksack containing all of his camping and hiking gear including his tent.
Local Policing Inspector Mark Gee, said:
“We are extremely concerned for Mr Harvey’s welfare. Despite being an experienced walker, Harry has been missing for a long time now, in wet conditions and cold wind.
“We are appealing for residents and workers in the area to check outbuildings, sheds and barns, as he may have taken shelter in there.
“Harry was carrying all of his camping equipment with him, so we are also appealing to anyone who has seen a discarded tent or hiking gear to get in touch.”
Anyone who thinks they might have seen Harry or who has any information is asked to contact police immediately. Dial 101, press 1 and pass information to the force control room quoting reference number 12200156224.