89-Year-Old James Goes Missing After Leaving Barnsley Hospital

James, 89, vanished after leaving Barnsley District General Hospital at around 2.40pm on Saturday, December 24. He was last spotted walking down Gawber Road, passing the Gawber Road Working Men’s Club.

What James Looks Like

  • White male, 5ft 8in tall
  • Slim to medium build
  • Grey hair
  • Wearing a blue jumper and blazer
  • Purple or lilac shirt collar visible

Police Concerned for James’s Welfare

Officers growing increasingly worried have released two images, including one taken this afternoon. It’s believed James is still wearing the same clothes.

Have you seen him? Do you know where he might be?

If you have any information, call police on 101. Quote incident number 568 of 24 December.

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