Walthamstow Man Vanishes Without a Trace from Lloyds Park
Sydney Piper, 69, mysteriously disappeared after entering Lloyds Park in Walthamstow through the Forest Road entrance around 11:50am on Thursday, 23 February.
Police Fear for His Safety as Days Turn into Weeks
His sudden disappearance is completely out of character. Officers are growing alarmed for Sydney’s welfare. With no money or Oyster card on him, police suspect he might be living rough nearby.
Distinctive Look and Odd Walk Might Help Spot Sydney
- Height: 5ft 7ins
- Build: Slim
- Hair: Black, short
- Beard: Grey
- Clothing last seen wearing: Long black coat, grey T-shirt, grey trousers, black slippers
- Notable feature: Walks with feet splayed outward
Detective Pleads for Local Eyes and Ears
Detective Chief Inspector Seb Florent: “It’s been more than two weeks since Sydney was last seen and our worry is mounting. Without money or a travel card, he’s unlikely to have gone far. We urge locals to check sheds, outbuildings, and overgrown spots around Walthamstow.”
Police have conducted specialist searches in the park and are poring over CCTV footage. They ask anyone who frequents Lloyds Park to come forward if they’ve spotted Sydney in recent weeks.
Have you seen Sydney Piper? Contact police on 101 quoting reference CAD 4957/24Feb.
