Urgent appeal issued as police search for man missing in south-east Cornwall
UPDATE: 41-year-old Mark Purtill's family have confirmed "he's home"
Last updated 30th Jun 2021
UPDATE: Missing Mark Purtill's family have confirmed "he's home".
Police have issued an urgent appeal to find a man missing in south-east Cornwall.
Mark Purtill from Liskeard was last seen at around 3pm on Monday 28th June.
The 41-year-old is understood to have left home in the morning, with just his wallet and possibly a couple of bags.
Mark is described as tall, tanned and slim with short dark hair and a stubbly beard.
Devon & Cornwall Police say he may have been wearing a mechanic style jacket.
Officers are urging anyone who sees Mark or thinks they know where he might be to call 999 straight away.
Devon & Cornwall Police said: "Police are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of Mark Purtill from Liskeard.
"The 41-year-old was last seen at around 3pm today, Monday 28 June, in the town centre.
"He is described as a white male with tanned skin, around 6ft in height, of slim build, with short dark hair and a stubbly beard. He may be wearing mechanic style clothing with a jacket.
"If you see Mark please phone 999 immediately, or if you think you know of his whereabouts please contact police on 101 or via email at 101@dc.police.uk quoting log 470, 28/6/21".
Devon & Cornwall Police