County-wide search for missing Brentwood man, 76
Police say a county-wide search is underway for a man who has gone missing from his Brentwood home. Brian Appleton is 76, and police have released a full description of him.
The frequent public transport user has links to Clacton, Colchester, Chelmsford and Walton on the Naze.
In a statement, Essex Police said: "We’re working hard to find Brian Appleton, who’s missing from his home in Brentwood. We’ve got officers searching for Brian across the county and we’re asking for the public’s help.
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"The 76-year-old is about 5ft 5ins tall and has short, grey hair. He walks with a limp and has a red walking frame. We believe he is wearing a grey or navy jacket.
"Brian doesn’t have access to a car but is known to frequently use buses and trains and has links to Clacton, Colchester, Chelmsford and Walton on the Naze. If you’ve seen Brian or if you know where he is, please call us immediately on 101."