Police step up search for missing walker who 'avoids human interaction and steers clear of roads'

Andrew Iredale was last seen at his home in the village of Commondale in the North Yorkshire Moors at midnight on Thursday (Jan 4). The 67-year-old is a keen walker and has previously walked to York and Peterborough.

However, police are now extremely concerned for his safety, and are using extensive resources to try and track him down. Andrew is described as a white man, slim build, 5ft 7 tall, with short grey hair and a large grey beard. He was last seen wearing a green fleece, a coat and trousers which are both camouflage and black leather boots.

A statement from North Yorkshire Police said: “Andrew is a keen walker who has previously walked to York and Peterborough. He often avoids human interaction and prefers to walk across fields to stay clear of roads.

“Police are becoming increasing concerned for the welfare of Andrew and are using extensive resources and specialist search tools to try and find him. Officers are now appealing to members of the public to come forward with any information or sightings which will assist them with their search.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, quoting reference number 12230209572. Any immediate sightings of Andrew should be reported to 999 straight away.