Police search for man missing from Cumbria for 11 days

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Police are searching for a man that is missing from Cumbria.

Antony Lace has been missing since Friday, November 1. Police believe the 35-year-old could be in west Cumbria or in the Carlisle area. The force are asking members of the public who may have seen Antony, or know of his whereabouts, to call police on 101.

Antony (pictured below) is also encouraged to contact police on 101 if he sees any of the appeals. Cumbria Police have released further information on their website about reporting a missing person.

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Reporting a missing person

If the missing person is in immediate danger, is a young child or vulnerable to harm, call 999 now.

If you don’t think they are in immediate danger you can call 101.

Your report will be dealt with by Cumbria Police control room in exactly the same way whether you report it online or call 101.

If you report online you will get an email confirming that police have got your report and telling you what will happen next.

And you may find it easier to answer the questions online at your own pace.

Antony Lace
Antony Lace -Credit:Cumbria Police

What you can do

If you don't think someone is in immediate danger, before you report someone missing you should:

  • ring round friends and family

  • check your phone and email for messages

  • search the home or wherever they were last seen

  • check the loft, garden, shed or garage

  • remember that children can fit into small spaces

  • look for any notes or other clues

  • ring round local hospitals

It is not illegal to go missing

A missing person will not be in trouble or be arrested for going missing. Our first concern is for the missing person's wellbeing. It is not wasting police time to report someone missing. You won't be in trouble for reporting someone missing.

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