Urgent Search Underway for Missing Dartford Man
Police are scrambling to find 61-year-old Wayne, missing from Dartford for over a week.
Last Seen on Spiral Street
Wayne was last spotted by a relative on Spiral Street on April 10. CCTV later showed him walking between Central Park and Market Street at 9:46am, passing near the bandstand.
Massive Search Effort in Full Swing
kent-police/" title="Kent Police" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">Kent Police are leading the hunt with backing from the National Police Air Service and Kent Search and Rescue. Their search zones focus on Central Park and Brooklands Lake – but Wayne is still missing.
Wayne’s Description
- Mixed race, about 6ft tall
- Bald with a short beard and moustache
- Walks with a shuffle
- Likely wearing black jogging bottoms, grey top, dark blue jacket, and black shoes
- Usually sports a lanyard with two keys around his neck
Where to Look
Police believe Wayne is still on foot. He’s known around Lowfield Street and Princes Road in Dartford. Residents near Central Park and the Tree Estate should check gardens, sheds, and outbuildings carefully.
Police Plea to Public
Chief Inspector Lee Cheesman said: “Our last confirmed sighting of Wayne was on CCTV a week ago. We will keep searching over the Bank Holiday weekend. Cyclists, dog walkers, and anyone out and about in Dartford, please stay vigilant. Even the smallest detail might be the key.”
How You Can Help
If you have any information or have seen Wayne, call 999 immediately quoting reference 12-0856. Share this story on social media and help bring him home safe.
