Urgent Appeal: Missing Wheelchair User Last Seen in Birchington

Police are urgently hunting for 53-year-old Ricky Allen, who vanished on Friday evening, 18 July, from the Minnis Road area of Birchington. Ricky, a wheelchair user, was last spotted around 7.30pm.

Missing Man Last Seen at Minnis Road

Officers launched an immediate search after Ricky’s disappearance was reported. He was wearing details not confirmed, and police have assigned reference number 18-2039 to the case. No further clothing details have been released yet.

Community Called On to Check Footage

Residents and visitors near Minnis Bay and Birchington High Street are urged to review any dashcam, CCTV, or doorbell camera footage from Friday evening. Local police hope to pick up crucial clues from the public’s help.

How to Help

  • Contact kent-police/" title="Kent Police" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">Kent Police for non-urgent information via their online chat feature or call 101.
  • Share this appeal on social media to spread the word and help bring Ricky home safely.

Let’s rally together and find Ricky Allen.

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