Watch last known movements of missing West Yorkshire 81-year-old as police continue urgent search

This CCTV footage shows the last known movements of a missing 81-year-old from West Yorkshire.
By Daniel Sheridan
Published 20th Nov 2019, 16:09 BST
Updated 20th Nov 2019, 16:10 BST

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Officers still trying to find missing Colin Vasey, 81 who has been missing since Sunday November 17.

Police are becoming very concerned for his welfare – 'especially after the recent freezing cold temperatures'.

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Colin is thought to be wearing a blue fleece, grey pyjama bottoms and a dark coloured beanie hat.

The CCTV – which is believed to show him – was taken at 5.30am on Sunday morning in the Owl Road, Shaw Cross area of Dewsbury.

Video footage of the sighting can be viewed on the West Yorkshire Police Facebook page.

There have been no confirmed sightings since then and search teams are still checking Shaw Cross in an effort to find him.

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Officers are also appealing for anyone who was in the area of Owl Lane, Shaw Cross Dewsbury at or around 05.30am on Sunday and may have seen Colin, in particular any drivers who may have dash cam footage to get in contact.

A media appeal was issued yesterday (Tuesday) with a direct appeal made by Chief Inspector Jim Troisi of Kirklees Police for help in locating Colin.

This was followed by social media updates

Detective Inspector Stephanie Fox of Kirklees CID, said: “We desperately need to find Colin and reunite him with his family.

“He is an elderly gentleman wearing clothes that are unsuitable for the harsh conditions.

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“We have had a lot of people who want to help find Colin and would like to thank the community for their help.

“Any small amount of information could really help us and our specialist teams currently out looking for him.”

Anyone with information or anyone who believes they may have seen Colin is asked to contact police on 101, quoting log 1104 of 17/11.