Police issue appeal as search continues for missing 82-year-old amid welfare concerns

West Yorkshire Police appeal to find missing 82-year-old Barry from Wibsey, Bradford, after leaving home on October 10. He may visit local parks; call 101.

Barry, 82, missing from the Wibsey area of Bradford. <i>(Image: West Yorkshire Police)</i>

(Image: West Yorkshire Police)

Police are appealing for help to find an 82-year-old man who has been reported missing from his home in the Wibsey area of Bradford.

Officers say there are concerns for Barry's welfare after he was heard leaving his home address at around 7.15am on Saturday, October 10.

Welfare Concerns for Missing Man

West Yorkshire Police are urging anyone who has seen Barry since he left home to come forward as enquiries to locate him continue.

Barry is described as a white man, around 5ft 7ins tall, with an almost bald head and tattoos on his chest and arms.

Known to Visit Parks Across Bradford and Kirklees

Police say Barry is known to walk in parks and public spaces along the Bradford and Kirklees border, including Wibsey Park, Harold Park, Royds Hall Dam, Spen Valley Greenway, Bierley Fishing Ponds and Cleckheaton Greenway.

Officers are asking people who may have been in those areas on Saturday to be vigilant and report any sightings.

How to Contact Police

Anyone who has seen Barry or has information that could help officers trace him is asked to contact Bradford CID via Live Chat on the West Yorkshire Police website or by calling 101.

People contacting police should quote log 618 of October 10.

FULL statement from West Yorkshire Police

A WYP spokesperson said: "We are appealing for members of the public to report any sightings of an 82-year-old man who has been reported missing from home.

"Barry was heard leaving his home address in the Wibsey area of Bradford at around 7.15am this morning. There are concerns for his welfare and officers are urging anyone who has seen him since that time to come forward.

"He is described as a white man, 5ft 7ins tall, with an almost bald head and tattoos on his chest and arms.

"Barry is known to walk in parks and other public spaces on the Bradford/Kirklees border including Wibsey Park, Harold Park, Royds Hall Dam, Spen Valley Greenway, Bierley Fishing Ponds and Cleckheaton Greenway.

"If anyone has any information that could assist in the ongoing search for Barry, they are asked to contact Bradford CID via Live Chat on our website or by calling 101, quoting log 618 of 10 October."