Missing man’s car last seen near Findon

Police in Sutton are appealing for information about the whereabouts of Ronald Charles Lane, aged 75, who went missing yesterday.

Mr Charles had driven with his wife from Durham to stay with family in Burns Close, Carshalton, arriving during the evening of Tuesday (February 4).

He was last seen going to bed at 12.30am on Wednesday. His relatives believe he left Burns Close just over five hours later at around 6am in his car - a silver Ford Focus registration LD60 LVF.

Automatic number plate recognition cameras recorded the car on Wednesday at 7.30am on the A24 Findon bypass at the junction with the A280, on the outskirts of Worthing.

Neither the vehicle or Mr Lane have been spotted since then.

Officers in the community safety unit at Sutton Police Station said they were concerned because Mr Lane was being treated for depression. He is not believed to have any more than £10 on him, and has no mobile phone, bank cards or medication.

He is described as a white, well built, fit and able, about 5 ft 11 in, with thinning white hair. He is believed to have been wearing a striped blue and yellow shirt and beige corduroy trousers over pyjamas.

If you see Mr Lane or his vehicle, contact police immediately on 999 quoting his name and vehicle registration number.

Detective Constable Emily Marshall, from Sutton Police said: “We still believe Mr Lane is in the south coast area and we need to locate him as quickly as possible to make sure he is safe and well.”