Searches continue in Preston for missing man
His car has been found near to the River Ribble
Last updated 6th Oct 2025
Police are continuing to search for a man in Preston.
The man pictured is 77-year-old George Norwell, he is missing, and police say they're extremely worried about him.
George was last seen in the Swift Close area of Whittle-le-Woods at 9.30am on Saturday (4th October).
Officers, along with George’s family, are becoming increasingly concerned for his welfare.
Police suspect George drove his blue Ford Focus to the Boulevard area of Preston at around 10.30am. The car was later found by a member of the public, close to the River Ribble, however George wasn’t in it.
George is 5ft 9, slim and has white hair. He was last seen wearing a maroon tartan padded jacket with fleece lining, a maroon t-shirt and dark trousers. He was carrying a cream square shoulder bag, with dark brown buckles.
Officers are working with partners at Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service and HM Coastguard, to locate George and you may have seen an increased emergency service presence in the area.
They want to stress that they're keeping an open mind in relation to George’s potential whereabouts and are asking for anyone who sees him to call 999 straight away.
George’s family is being kept updated.
Anyone with information about George’s whereabouts, or saw him yesterday, particularly if that was in the Boulevard area, is asked to call 101 and quote log 1280 of 4th October 2025.