Default Heading H1 Concerns are growing for missing firefighter and ex-RAF serviceman Richard Scott, who...

Published: 12:37 am June 24, 2025
Updated: 11:26 am October 13, 2025
Urgent Search Continues for Missing Firefighter Richard Scott

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Concerns are growing for missing firefighter and ex-RAF serviceman Richard Scott, who was last seen leaving Chesterfield Hospital at around 5.30pm on Thursday, 19 June.

Richard, aged 56, is described as 5’9″ tall, with blue eyes, a grey beard, and a medium build. He was last seen wearing a blue T-shirt, grey trousers, and dark blue trainers.

He is believed to be struggling with his mental health and has no phone or money with him. Family and friends say he loves nature, walking, and dogs, and may be in the Derbyshire countryside.

A recent CCTV image shows Richard walking away from the hospital in casual clothing. Search efforts continue in and around Derbyshire, and the public is urged to stay alert.

If you see Richard, or have any information about his whereabouts, call 101 or 999 immediately.
Quote incident number 1338 of 19 June.

 

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