Missing Shrewsbury man could be in Somerset
Police searching for a Shropshire man missing from home for nearly a month, believe he may be in Somerset.
Mr Anthony Masters, aged 65, from Harlescott, Shrewsbury failed to return home after leaving for Gloucester on 18th April. He left his dogs with a friend saying he was going to Gloucester following the death of a family member.
West Mercia Police have become increasingly concerned about his disappearance. However, new information suggests he may have been in Taunton at the beginning of May.
Police Constable Jennie Hitchings, the investigating officer, said: “Mr Masters left home on the Friday and was only due to be away for that weekend, saying he planned to return on the Monday.
“We are anxious to establish his whereabouts and to ensure he is safe and well. His absence is completely out of character.
“We would urge him to contact the police by calling 101. We just need to know he is safe and well. If anyone has seen or heard from Mr Masters, please do notify us. As time goes by, there is obviously increasing concern.
Police in Gloucester and Avon and Somerset have been notified and are assisting the search.
Mr Masters is described as white, about 5ft 6ins tall, of heavy build, usually clean shaven with brown collar length receding hair. He wears reading glasses and has a tattoo of a swallow on the back of one hand and a number of faded tattoos on both forearms.
