Breaking news: Police hunt for missing Widnes man (From Runcorn and Widnes World)

Police appeal for help in finding missing Widnes man

4:13pm Wednesday 1st February 2012 in News By Barbara Jordan

A WIDNES man has gone missing and the police are very concerned about his welfare.

Keith Fitzpatrick, aged 26, was living with his family in West Bank, when he disappearing last night.

He stays with relatives in Widnes and Huyton and has links with Warrington.

Inspector Dave Griffiths, who is co-ordinating the search for Keith, said "We are extremely concerned for Keith′s welfare and are conducting several lines of enquiry alongside our colleagues in Merseyside Police in an effort to trace his whereabouts.

“We understand that this is completely out of character for him to not be in touch with his family or friends.”

Keith is described as white, 5′10" tall, with medium length brown hair and a short brown beard.

When last seen he was wearing a black collared North Face coat, blue jeans and black trainers.

Anyone with information can call Cheshire Police on 101.