Update on missing person from Dartmouth - have you seen David Evans?

Police continue to be concerned for the welfare of a 79-year-old man who was reported missing from Dartmouth on Friday.

Following enquiries, it has been reported David Evans was last seen in person on the Dartmouth water taxi on Monday, 16 December, between 3pm and 3.30pm, which is more recently than previously reported.  The last known contact with him was on Tuesday, 17 December.

David Evans - Devon and Cornwall Police

Officers are carrying out searches and enquiries in an effort to locate him and are appealing for the public to immediately report any sightings to him.

HM Coastguard, Dart Harbour and RNLI Lifeboats conducted searches of the water around Dartmouth, but these have since stood down.

David is described as around 5ft 6ins tall, of slim build, with short greying hair. It is unclear what he was last seen wearing.

Police are keen to speak to anyone who has seen him on or since 16 December.

If you see David or know of his whereabouts, please call police on 999, quoting log number 283 of 20/12/24.