Urgent Search Underway for Missing 81-Year-Old Man on Isle of Wight

Police have launched a major search on the Isle of Wight for 81-year-old Mohammad Salih, who vanished without a trace yesterday afternoon. Concern is mounting as the elderly man has not been heard from since he was last spotted around 1:20pm on Sunday in the Shanklin Road area of Godshill.

Island-Wide Search Effort in Full Swing

The operation kicked off early Monday at 1:30am, involving multiple rescue teams including WightSAR, Bembridge Coastguard Rescue Team, the 1 Coastguard Rescue Team, and the Coastguard search and rescue helicopter, all combing the area to find Mr Salih.

What Mohammad Looks Like

  • Height: 5ft 7in
  • Build: Small and very thin
  • Hair: White/grey
  • Clothing: Black woolly hat, thin yellow nylon coat, thick black woollen fleece, dark trousers, black leather shoes, and gloves
  • Other: May be carrying a small blue pouch bag

Have You Seen Him?

If you spot Mohammad or know his whereabouts, contact police immediately. Quote incident number 913 of 11/09. In an emergency, dial 999 without delay.

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