Police dogs and drones join extensive search for missing Dewsbury pensioner.

The police dog unit and drones are being used in Dewsbury as officers continue their search for a missing pensioner last seen on Sunday morning.
By Ian Hirst
Published 21st Nov 2019, 11:59 BST
Updated 21st Nov 2019, 11:59 BST
Drones are now being used in the search for missing Dewsbury pensioner Colin VaseyDrones are now being used in the search for missing Dewsbury pensioner Colin Vasey
Drones are now being used in the search for missing Dewsbury pensioner Colin Vasey

Colin Vasey, 81, from Dewsbury has been missing since Sunday 17 November and officers released CCTV believed to be his last known movements yesterday.

An extensive search operation has been running throughout the week with officers looking for Colin with the help of specialist search dogs and a drone.

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Despite these efforts the search team have been unable to locate him and officers are becoming very concerned for his welfare – especially after the recent freezing cold temperatures.

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Colin is thought to be wearing a blue fleece, grey pyjama bottoms and a dark coloured beanie hat.

The CCTV – which is believed to show him – was taken at 530am on Sunday morning in the Owl Road, Shaw Cross, Dewsbury area.

There have been no confirmed sightings since then and search teams are still checking Shaw Cross in an effort to find him.

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Officers are also appealing for anyone who was in the area of Owl Lane, Shaw Cross Dewsbury at or around 0530am on Sunday and may have seen Colin, in particular any drivers who may have dash cam footage to get in contact.

A media appeal was issued on Tuesday with a direct appeal made by Chief Inspector Jim Troisi of Kirklees Police for help in locating Colin.

This was followed by social media updates

Detective Inspector Stephanie Fox of Kirklees CID, said: “We desperately need to find Colin and reunite him with his family. There is an extensive search operation in place and I am again appealing directly to anyone who sees Colin or thinks they might have seen him to get in contact.

“He is an elderly gentleman wearing clothes that are unsuitable for the harsh conditions.

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“We have had a lot of people who want to help find Colin and would like to thank the community for their help.

“Any small amount of information could really help us and our specialist teams currently out looking for him.”

Anyone with information or anyone who believes they may have seen Colin is asked to contact police on 101 999, quoting log 1104 of 17/11.