Police have released a CCTV images of a man in connection with an investigation into an incident in August last year.
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A search operation for a missing man last seen before Christmas remains 'active and fulsome', police said today as a major new appeal for information was issued.
Anthony Williamson, 62, who is also known as Tony, has been missing since Tuesday, December 19 2023.
The last known sighting of him is CCTV footage showing him walking down Greenway towards Park Road in Timperley, Trafford, at around 11.12am on the day.
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He's wearing blue cargo pants, a blue Berghaus fleece and a black coat. Making a fresh appeal for the public's help on Friday, detectives said police dogs, underwater search and drone teams have been drafted in 'to ensure every enquiry is explored'.
Areas where Tony is known to frequent have also been checked. In a statement, a police spokesperson said: "Tony is 6ft 1ins tall and was carrying a backpack at the time he went missing.
"Detectives and specialist resources have been deployed since the report however following detailed local searches and enquires, Tony remains missing. Family liaison officers are in place to support Tony’s family at this difficult time."
Detective Inspector Paul Costello, of GMP's Trafford District, is the Senior Investigating Officer.
He said: "Our investigation into Tony's disappearance remains active and fulsome. We have been conducting thorough searches of the areas Tony was last seen, as well as areas he is known to frequent and enjoy.
"As well as expert search officers and high visibility patrols, resources from our specialist operations branch, such as our police dogs, underwater search and drone teams, have been assisting to ensure every enquiry is explored, as with any high risk
Police have released a CCTV images of a man in connection with an investigation into an incident in August last year.
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