Police increasingly concerned about welfare of elderly man reported missing

Officers are becoming increasingly concerned about an elderly man who has been reported missing in Stockport.

Lawrence Shakespeare was last seen in the early hours of Thursday (April 4). He was on Overdale Road in Romiley.

He is thought to be likely wearing a shirt and formal-type pants. He is described as being 5ft 11 of a medium build with balding hair.

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He was last seen in the area at around 3.10am on Thursday morning.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police.

A Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said: “Officers are becoming increasingly concerned about a male from Stockport. Lawrence Shakespeare was last seen in the early hours of 4 August 2022.

“If you have any information, please contact GMP.”

Information can be shared via 0161 856 9774 quoting log 2534 04/08/2022 or via the GMP website.

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