A person who went lacking whereas walking his canine in Bristol might have been swept out to sea, police say.
Keith, 73, left his home to go to Blaise Woods within the metropolis after 9.30am on December 4 and was reported lacking after his canine returned alone that afternoon.
His walking poles had been discovered by a member of the general public, who placed them by a picket bridge over the River Trym.
Avon and Somerset Police introduced on Friday that “physical searches” had been referred to as off, pending new sightings or strains of inquiry.
A drive spokeswoman mentioned: “Keith went missing from home on Monday December 4 at 9.30am when walking his dog.
“Despite extensive searches by police officers, divers and drones; volunteers and other organisations, sadly Keith has not been found.
“The weather conditions on the day he was last seen were extraordinary, with the river in full flood, and if Keith did enter the water, it is likely he may have been swept into the River Avon, estuary and subsequently into the Bristol Channel.
“There is no evidence to suggest any third-party involvement and Keith’s disappearance remains an active missing person investigation.
“While we are no longer actively searching the local area, we will continue to look into any new lines of enquiry should they develop.”
She mentioned these investigating his disappearance, together with his household, want to thank the general public for assist and assist in making an attempt to find him.
Keith is described as a white man, 5ft 10ins tall and of medium build. He was carrying darkish trousers and a water-proof jacket when he went lacking.
Anyone with details about Keith’s disappearance is requested to contact Avon and Somerset Police on 101, utilizing the reference 5223296391.
