Appeal Issued To Find Missing 53 Year Old Man From Whitehaven
Police have issued an appeal for help to locate a 53 year old man from Whitehaven, with officers concerned for his welfare and asking members of the public to come forward with any information that could assist in finding him.
The missing man has been identified as Phillip Cox, who is aged 53. Police have provided details of his appearance as part of their efforts to help members of the public recognise him.
Phillip is described as having a slim build, a bald head and a short goatee or beard. These details have been released so that anyone who believes they may have seen him can contact officers.
Police believe Phillip may be driving a silver Volkswagen Golf. The vehicle has the registration number R705 WHH, which officers have also provided as part of the appeal.
There is a possibility that Phillip may have travelled towards the Carlisle and Longtown area during the past week. Police are therefore asking people in those areas to remain alert for him and the vehicle.
The appeal covers anyone who may have encountered Phillip or seen a vehicle matching the description and registration. Even information that appears minor could potentially assist officers in establishing his whereabouts.
Officers have specifically said they are concerned for Phillip's welfare. The appeal is therefore focused on locating him and ensuring that he can be found safely.
Police are asking anyone who sees Phillip to contact emergency services immediately by calling 999. Members of the public should provide officers with his location and any relevant information that could help them locate him.
Anyone who has information that may assist the search but does not have a current sighting can also contact police. Information can be submitted online through the police reporting service.
People providing information online should quote incident number 43 of September 3, 2026, so that their information can be connected to the correct report.
Members of the public can also contact police by calling 999 or 101 if they have information that could assist in locating Phillip. Officers are encouraging people not to dismiss information simply because they are unsure whether it is relevant.
The description of Phillip, together with the details of the silver Volkswagen Golf, gives the public specific information to look out for while the appeal remains active.
Anyone who believes they have seen Phillip or the vehicle in Whitehaven, Carlisle, Longtown or elsewhere is asked to pass the information to police rather than attempting to intervene themselves.
Police are continuing to seek information that could help establish Phillip's whereabouts. The appeal remains an important request for assistance from members of the public who may have seen him or know where he could be.
Anyone with information that may help officers locate Phillip should contact Cumbria Police, quoting incident number 43 of September 3, 2026, by calling 101 or using the force's online reporting service. Any immediate sighting of Phillip should be reported by calling 999.
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