Community thanked as search for elderly Kenilworth man continues
The force is thanking the public for stepping up and taking to the streets and the countryside around Kenilworth to look for John
Last updated 6th Dec 2024
Warwickshire Police is continuing to search for 86-year-old John Taylor, who was first reported missing in Kenilworth on the morning of Tuesday, 3 December.
Officers, detectives, search specialists, police dogs and the police helicopter have been joined by residents and volunteers from Warwickshire Search and Rescue.
As the search continues, the force is sharing some pointers on what residents can do to help:
• If you would like to assist us, Warwickshire Police is welcoming people to walk in the area of open ground near Kenilworth Castle and the surrounding countryside and calling police on 999 if you see anything.
• If you do see anything and you are unable to approach, please remain at the scene if you can so officers can be directed when they arrive.
• If you are out in those areas, if possible please avoid wearing a dark blue coat or jacket. We are receiving a high volume of calls from people mistakenly reporting these as sightings of John.
• Please also do not attempt to enter bodies of water to search for John. The force has trained specialists who can do this and if you place yourself in danger you will diverting resources away from the search.
A Warwickshire Police spokesperson said: “I want to thank residents and say that they are showing amazing community spirit and humanity with the efforts they are doing.”