Search continues for missing man 91 in North Yorkshire

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday 21st February 2025, at 15:10hrs

Fraser hasn’t been seen since he went missing on Valentines Day

The search for a man aged 91 who hasn’t been seen since Valentines Day continues in North Yorkshire.

In an update, North Yorkshire Police said:

“To mark seven days since the last confirmed sighting of missing Fraser, we have released a new image to jog the memories of anyone who may have information which will support our efforts to find him. 

Fraser Tuddenham, who is 91, is missing from the Huntington area of York, he was last seen on Friday 14 February.

Officers have recovered Fraser’s vehicle, a Peugeot 208, in Strensall Common car park which has been the focus of where the main search activity is taking place. Extensive resource has been allocated in the search which has included the use of the police helicopter (NPAS), police drones, police search officers and the police under water search team. Officers have also been assisted by Scarborough and Ryedale Mountain Rescue.

We believe that Fraser set out for a walk wearing the same hat and coat that is seen in the image and that he also had a walking stick with him. Fraser has white hair, is described as light build and approximately 5ft 8in tall.

If you have believe that you have seen Fraser or have any information that could assist us, please call us on 101. If you know his immediate whereabouts please call 999.

Please quote reference number 12250030132 when providing any information.

Inspector Ben Hutchinson from North Yorkshire Police said: “ Since Fraser was reported missing to us, we have had officers working tirelessly to try and locate him.

“I would urge anyone who is out walking in the Strensall Common area today or this weekend to be vigilant and to report significant information on 999 and anything else on 101.

“Fraser’s family are understandably extremely concerned for his welfare and we are doing all that we can to support them at this difficult time as well as keep them updated on our daily searches”.