Missing Man Spotted Twice in Kent – Police Urge Public to Help
Erdmanis Liepa, 30, was spotted in two separate locations last May, and police believe he could still be wandering the Kent area. He was first seen at a shop in Melody Close, Warden, around 12.45pm on Monday 16 May 2022, wearing a grey hooded jumper. CCTV from the shop has been released to aid the search.
The following day, Tuesday 17 May, Erdmanis was spotted again in Windmill Road, Gillingham, this time dressed in a yellow polo shirt.
What Erdmanis Looks Like
- Age: 30
- Height: Around 5ft 10ins
- Build: Slim
- Hair: Brown, styled in a top knot
- Wears glasses
Police Renew Appeal for Public Assistance
Searches are ongoing across Warden, Queenborough, Sheerness, and Minster. Officers urge local residents to check gardens and outbuildings, as Erdmanis may be sheltering there.
His last known sightings before this were on 21 April in Dartford’s Bow Arrow Lane, and reportedly in Southdown Road, Minster on 28 April. He was reported missing on 25 April to Kent Police.
Inspector Paul Stoner said: “Although we’re reassured by the recent sightings, we want to locate Erdmanis to check on his wellbeing. The public’s response has been fantastic, providing vital info to our officers on the ground.”
“Please keep an eye out and contact us on 101 with the reference MPXB/3474/22. In an emergency, dial 999.”
How to Help
Anyone with information should call Kent Police on 101 quoting case number MPXB/3474/22. New images of Erdmanis have been released to help the search.
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