Concerns over man missing from Riddings
Police are growing concerned for the welfare of a man who has gone missing from his home in Riddings.
David Bentley was last seen at home in Church Street yesteday morning.
The 24-year-old is white, about 5ft 8ins, with a short ginger beard, and was thought to be wearing black jogging bottom shorts, a black hoodie and a grey baseball cap.
He also has various tattoos on his arms and hands.
Police are concerned for David’s welfare and want to hear from anyone who has seen him today or knows where he might be now.
Can you help?
If so, contact them via the following methods quoting incident 384 of 12 April:
- Facebook – send us a private message to our Facebook page
- Twitter – direct message our contact centre via @DerPolContact
- Website – We have several crime reporting tools on our website or use our online contact form
- Phone – call us on 101
You can also anonymously contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111, or by visiting the CrimeStoppers website
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