Police plea to help find Bradford man Lee missing for more than two weeks
Detectives searching for a missing Bradford man who disappeared more than two weeks ago have issued CCTV footage as they warn this is very out of character.
The man, named only as Lee, was last seen in the Gain Lane area of Barkerend on October 30 and appeals have stepped up with helicopters and sniffer dogs joining the search.
Now, as West Yorkshire Police (WYP) issue a video appeal, they have released new CCTV footage as officers say they are becoming increasingly concerned.
Lee, aged 44, is a keen walker and known to like walking in the Shipley area along the towpath, and in Apperley Bridge.
Chief Insp John Toothill said officers have been searching extensively in the area as he appealed to homeowners and residents to check sheds and outbuildings.
"We are growing increasingly concerned for the whereabouts of missing Lee from Bradford and we need your help to find him," he said in the appeal.
"This is really unusual for Lee and it's really unusual for him not to be in touch with his family."
The police search is focused in the Shipley and Apperley Bridge areas, Bradford CID has said, using off road bikes as well as helicopters and police dogs.
Lee was last seen on camera at 5.32pm on October 30, near Today's Local, and reported missing the following day.
He is described as a white male, 5ft9ins tall, slim build with dark brown/grey shaven hair, a dark beard and speaks in a Yorkshire accent.
He was last seen wearing a light-coloured hooded jacket, blue skinny jeans, black walking boots and was carrying a black umbrella.
Chief Insp Toothill said: "Our officers have been searching extensively in the area and I would ask anyone who has any information, who has seen Lee or someone matching his description, to contact us. If you live in that area please check outbuildings or outhouses in case he has been sleeping rough."
Contact police online or by calling 101 quoting log 320 of October 31.