Renewed appeal to find missing Bristol man Mohamed who was last seen near Lidl almost a month ago
Avon & Somerset Police is renewing its appeal for information as part of an investigation into the disappearance of a Bristol man who was reported missing last month.
Mohamed was last seen at an address in Horfield between 7pm to 9pm on Friday, January 16 before he was reported missing by family members on the evening of Sunday, January 18.
Police issued public appeals for information on the whereabouts of the 40-year-old, who is described as Black, around 5ft 7ins tall, of slim build, bald, with a full black beard, who was last seen wearing a black jacket, black jeans, and black trainers with white soles.
Police say they are concerned for the welfare of Mohamed as his disappearance is out of character.
A thorough investigation is underway, and officers have carried out extensive CCTV and house-to-house enquiries in the area and are in regular contact with his family who are being updated daily on the progress of this investigation.
Police have spoken to witnesses and searches have been carried out by specialist units and officers.
Drones will be used to conduct aerial searches, and other agencies are supporting the force in its investigation.
Police are keeping an open mind until they establish what has happened to Mohamed and would urge anybody with information which could assist their enquiries to contact them.
The last confirmed sighting they have of Mohamed was near Lidl on Muller Road at around 2.33am on Saturday, January 17.
DI Vanessa Byrne, senior investigating officer in the case, said: “We are aware of concerns surrounding missing Mohamed, but we can assure the community a thorough investigation is being carried out to establish his whereabouts, and would appeal to anybody with information who haven’t yet spoken to the police to contact us.
“We are in contact with the Mohamed’s family who we are updating twice a day on progress with the investigation, and have invested significant resources as part of our efforts to find him.
“Our staff and officers remain committed to do everything we can to find Mohamed, and we do not underestimate the distress his family continue to endure.”
Anybody who may have seen Mohamed in the early hours of Saturday, January 17, or who may have relevant CCTV, dashcam, or doorbell footage, are asked to contact the force.
Police would also like to hear from anybody with information which could assist their enquiries to call them on 101 quoting 5226016318 or complete its online appeals form.