Dashcam plea as 82-year-old Edward Cheesman vanishes in Maidstone

Police are hunting for missing pensioner Edward Cheesman, last spotted strolling near Deringwood Drive, Downswood, Maidstone on the afternoon of Thursday 17 November 2022.

Missing man details

  • Edward is a slim 82-year-old, standing 5ft 11in tall
  • Grey short hair and usually wears glasses (may not have them now)
  • Was last seen sporting a blue fleece with a full-length zip, dark blue jeans, and black shoes

Urgent dashcam call

Inspector Sarah Stevenson said: “We are very concerned for Edward’s welfare and are appealing to drivers with dashcam who travelled along Deringwood Drive in Downswood between 3pm and 7.30pm on Thursday 17 November, to check for footage that may show Edward.

“It is possible he is not currently wearing his glasses and we are urging anyone who has seen him or knows of his whereabouts to contact us immediately.”

How to help

If you saw Edward or have dashcam footage from Deringwood Drive on that day, call Kent Police on 999 and quote incident number 17-1213.

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