Police search for missing man believed to have travelled to East Grinstead

Police are appealing for information to help trace a missing 54-year-old man who they believe may have travelled to East Grinstead after leaving his home in Essex.

Simon Mahoney, who is missing from Wickford, is the subject of an ongoing search, with officers releasing new CCTV images in the hope of establishing his whereabouts.

An Essex Police spokesperson said: “We’re continuing our work to find Simon Mahoney, who’s missing from home in Wickford.

“The 54-year-old is 6ft tall, of medium build and has brown hair.

“We’re now able share new CCTV pictures of Simon taken from shops in Chelmsford on Friday 13 November. They are below.

“We believe Simon may have travelled by train to London and through to East Grinstead, in West Sussex. We’re in contact with other forces to help with our work.

“We remain extremely concerned for his welfare, and we want to find him as quickly as possible.

“If you’ve seen Simon or if you know where he is, please contact us immediately on 101 or 999 in an emergency.”

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