Dog walkers asked to search for missing man

Dog walkers have been asked to help with the search for a man who has been missing from Sheffield for more than a month.

Michael, 54, whose surname has not been given by South Yorkshire Police, was last seen on 19 May when CCTV caught him walking alone along Abbey Lane.

The focus of the search for him is now on the Ecclesall Woods area.

Det Chief Insp Aneela Khalil-Khan said: "If you are reading this, Michael, I really want to urge you to please make contact with us. We just want you to let us know you are safe."

The force said he was reported missing on 27 May, and officers had since been conducting searches of the local area, examining phone records, gathering relevant footage and visiting those who know him to try and locate him.

Ms Khali-Khan said she wanted to "thank the public for their support and information they have already provided".

"I now want to appeal to those who frequent the Ecclesall Woods area to ask if you have spotted anything which has given you any cause for concern and could help us locate Michael.

"Even the smallest piece of information could help us find him and we would welcome any new information or intelligence that you can provide."

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