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Volunteers help in the search for missing Newark man




Search and rescue volunteers have been helping police with the continued search for missing Newark man Ian Cree this week.

Mr Cree, 50, was last seen on January 20 at about 4pm. He is white, of medium build and about 5ft 7in tall. He has short dark hair and was last seen wearing dark jeans, a navy blue sweatshirt and walking boots.

Neighbourhood policing inspector for Newark and Sherwood Inspector Louise Clarke said they had been handing out leaflets in the area where Ian was last seen in the hope that someone may remember seeing him.

They have also been encouraging residents to check their gardens, outbuildings, sheds and other place which are hidden from general view.

"Ian's family desperately want him to come home," said Inspector Clarke. "I want to appeal to anyone who may have seen Ian to call 101 - you may not feel the information is significant but it could be hugely useful.

"I also want to appeal to Ian directly - if you're reading this please contact us and let us know that you're ok."

Nottinghamshire Search and Rescue Team, volunteers who help the police look for missing vulnerable people, have been helping with the search for Mr Cree but have been hampered after their Mercedes Sprinter, which is fitted with specialist search equipment, suffered damage which could be irreparable.

A rescue vehicle used by volunteers in the search for missing Ian Cree broke down on Saturday
A rescue vehicle used by volunteers in the search for missing Ian Cree broke down on Saturday

It will cost at least £25,000 to replace the van and another £5,000 to £10,000 to fit it out.

The vehicle, which was donated five years ago, broke down on Saturday when the team were returning from Newark.

It has first aid and rescue equipment, a desk, computer, satellite mapping system, thermal images and radios.

They have been using a volunteer's camper van to continue the search but it is not fitted out with any equipment.

In the past few days the teams have had to search without satellite maps or radios and have used mobile phones which are less reliable.

Chairman Mr Duncan McCondach said they need a new vehicle urgently.

"We kept it running all these years and it's finally given up the ghost," he said.

"We are normally called out once every two or three weeks somewhere in Nottinghamshire or over the border. It's an essential piece of kit."

To donate visit https://mydonate.bt.com/charities/nottinghamshiresearchandrescueteam



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