Police say concerns are growing for missing man

Richard Hobday was last seen on Sunday (24 July) near Bakewell

Richard Hobday
Author: Amber RoderickPublished 25th Jul 2022

Derbyshire Police say concerns are growing for missing 58-year-old Richard Hobday.

He was last seen at around 2.20pm on Sunday 24 July, on Weaddow Lane in Middleton-by-Youlgrave near Bakewell.

Hobday is described as white, 5ft 8ins tall with balding mousey brown hair.

Officers say he was wearing jeans, boots and a long green coat.

Anyone that has seen Richard or knows of his whereabouts is asked to contact Derbyshire Police.

Richard Hobday

You are being asked to use the following methods, and to use the incident number 723 of 24 July:

  • Facebook - send them a direct message on their Facebook page
  • Twitter – direct message their contact centre via @DerPolContact
  • Website - they have crime reporting tools, or use the online contact form
  • Phone - call them on 101

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