Urgent Search Underway for Missing 72-Year-Old John Thompson in Chester

Senior Vanishes During Daily Walk

Police are desperately searching for John Thompson, 72, from Chester, who vanished on Sunday afternoon. John set off for a routine walk at around 2pm but didn’t return. His last contact was a call to his wife at 6pm, where he told her he was lost in a field.

Last Known Location: Saughall or Wepre Park

Officers believe John may be in the Saughall area. However, he could have wandered along tracks heading toward Wepre Park, near North Wales. His uncertainty of location makes the search even more urgent.

Dementia Raises Fears for Safety

John has dementia, which has raised serious concern for his wellbeing. Despite repeated calls, he hasn’t answered his phone, and no one has heard from him since.

Description and Contact Details

  • Age: 72
  • Height: 5ft 6ins
  • Hair: Very white
  • Last seen wearing: Navy thin gym jacket, green trousers, walking boots

If you spot John or someone fitting his description, call 101 immediately quoting incident number IML 686215.

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