Police appeal for help to find 66-year-old man missing from Blackpool

“It is out of character for Peter to be missing and we are concerned for his welfare”

Police are appealing for help to find a 66-year-old man missing from his home in Blackpool.

Peter Ashcroft was last seen around 4.30pm on Tuesday, June 9 on Plovers Way, and was reported missing on June 11.

Police say enquiries to find him have been ongoing since then, and ask that anyone with CCTV or Ring Doorbell in the area check their footage.

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Peter Ashcroft | Lancashire Police
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A police spokesperson said: “It is out of character for Peter to be missing and we are concerned for his welfare.

“When he was last seen, Peter was wearing a red bobble hat, a yellow jacket under a black jacket, black jogging bottoms and black trainers.

“He is around 5ft 6in, slim, with greying/white hair. For immediate sightings of Peter, please call 999 and with any information which could help us find him, please contact 101 – quoting log 1363 of June 11.”

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