Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday 12th March 2025, at 14:15hrs
A large-scale search is underway for 54-year-old Darren, who was last seen on Wednesday, March 5th, 2025, in the Beech Hill Lane area of Wigan.
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) are appealing to the public for information as the search enters its crucial phase.
Darren was last sighted shortly before 9 pm at the junction of Woodhouse Lane and Scot Lane Beech Hill Lane.
He was reported missing the following day, prompting an immediate and comprehensive response from GMP.
Described as 6ft 3in tall, of slim build, with short red/ginger hair, Darren was last seen wearing blue jeans, blue trainers, a navy-blue Wigan Athletic jumper, and a three-quarter length blue Wigan Athletic jacket.
GMP’s search efforts have included extensive ground searches, as well as focused operations along the Leeds & Liverpool Canal and the River Douglas, near where Darren was last seen.
Specialist search advisors, an underwater search team, police dogs, and officers from Wigan Police Station are all involved in the ongoing operation.
Detective Inspector Lee Shaw emphasized the dedication of the force, stating,
“Specialist officers from across the force are continuing to search for Darren. We have searched extensive areas including the Leeds & Liverpool Canal and the River Douglas around the area Darren was last seen.
We remain hopeful of finding Darren and want to retrace his last known movements.”
He also acknowledged the overwhelming support from the local community.
“The number of people who have shared our appeals and are out looking for Darren shows how loved he is by the local community, and I would like to urge the public in continuing to share our appeals and information which may assist us.
We would like to thank the local community for all their help so far. We know Darren is known to many in the area, and we appreciate all the help from people who have joined the search over the past few days.”
Darren’s family – Steve, Ali, Ellie, and Nathan – have issued a heartfelt plea for his safe return.
“Darren, you’re not in any trouble. We just want you home. We need you to know that we love you and we’re here for you. Even though it may feel you have the world on your shoulders and you’re under a lot of stress, you’re not alone and the people of Wigan are right behind you.
We will do anything we can to take this weight from you. We just want you safe, please come home to us. If anyone knows anything at all about his whereabouts, we implore you to contact the Police immediately and help return Darren to us.”
GMP are urging anyone with information, or any footage which may show Darren since he was reported missing, to come forward.
Please call 101 quoting log 2423 of 06/03/2025.
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