Urgent Search Underway for Missing Man in Thornton Le Street

Colin vanished from his home in the quiet village of Thornton Le Street on Thursday, 3 March 2022. His car remains parked outside, suggesting he left on foot but no one knows where he went.

Massive Manhunt Launched

  • Colin was last seen wearing a white checked shirt, green country-style trousers, and a thin brown jumper.
  • Police have thrown every resource at the hunt — from drones capturing aerial views, to National Police Air Service (NPAS) helicopters, search dogs, and volunteer mountain rescue teams.
  • A police underwater search unit is also scouring nearby waters.

Focus on Local Fields and Open Areas

The search centres on fields and open terrain around Thornton Le Street. Officers are desperate to find out what happened to Colin.

“We are extremely concerned for Colin’s welfare,” said Acting Critical Incident Inspector Tom Collins of North Yorkshire Police.

“If you are in the Thornton Le Street area, please be alert. Report any sightings of anyone matching Colin’s description to 999 immediately.”

“If you have any information that could help, call 101 and quote reference number 12220037935.”

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Topics :Crime

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