Ted Casey

A Preston man has not been seen since getting into a taxi outside a city centre pub on Friday afternoon.

Preston Police are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of Ted Casey.

The 47-year-old went missing from Guild Lodge, Whittingham Hospital, at around 2.30pm on Friday 7 August.

He was seen getting into a black cab outside the Tithebarn at 3.50pm.

He is described as 5ft 7ins, short grey hair which has been dyed ginger, tanned complexion, blue eyes. He has a number of tattoos including a rose around a crucifix on his right upeer arm, a tiger on his left upper arm and a rose on his left forearm. He also has a scar on the right side of his head.

He was last seen wearing a white T-shirt, black joggers and white and grey trainers.

Mr Casey may have tried to travel to the Bolton area where he is thought to have connections.

Inspector Adrian Jolly, of Preston Police, said: “We are concerned about Mr Casey and I would urge anyone who sees him to get in touch with the police.”

Anyone with information should contact police on 101 quoting log number 0974 of August 7th