Police search for Chorley sex offender believed to be in Blackpool
By Emma Dukes
Published 5th Nov 2025, 16:26 BST
Lancashire Police are searching for a man wanted for a breach of his sex offender notification requirements.
Garry Flaherty, 44, from Chorley, was last seen at 7.00am on October 24.
He is currently believed to be in the Blackpool area and also has links to Garstang.
In a new appeal, Lancashire Police said: “Have you seen Garry Flaherty? He’s missing from home and is also wanted for a breach of his sex offender notification requirements.”
They added: “We’ve been looking for Garry since he went missing but we are now asking for your help to find him.”
Garry is described as white, 5’8, medium build, bald head with a ginger/brown beard. He is thought to be wearing jeans and a black t-shirt,
Anyone who sees him or knows where he could is asked to call Lancashire Police on 101 quoting log 0320 of October 25th.