Appeal for missing Stapleford man to return home
25 March, 2008
The daughter of a Nottinghamshire pensioner who went missing four days ago has spoken of her concerns for his welfare and desire to be reunited with her father.Eric Smith, aged 72, has not been seen since he left his home in Merton Court, Stapleford, at around 2.30am Easter Saturday, March 22, 2008.
When he left he had some money and credit cards with him but he did not take his car.
Return Home
Now his daughter Cheryl Marley is pleading for him to return home and is asking the public to provide information about his whereabouts.
Cheryl, aged 43, said: “My dad’s disappearance is totally unexpected and totally out of character.
“He lives his life for his family, who he loves very much, and is very organised and methodical. I know he has recently been depressed and we have all asked him to seek help.
“My hope is that dad has gone away to sort out his problems and will return when he is ready.”
Very fit for his age
Mr Smith, who is not on any medication, is very fit for his age and keeps active through cycling and going to the gym.
He is white, 5ft 10in, slim and has collar length grey hair. He is clean-shaven and has brown eyes. When he went missing he was wearing a red anorak, blue jeans and metallic framed glasses, which have reactor light lenses.
Cheryl added: “His two-and-a-half year-old granddaughter Scarlett Jane, is standing at the front window calling for her ga-ga, which she says instead of granddad.
”Desperate to see him again”
“All his family are desperate to see him again and wish he would return home or at least make contact.”
Nottinghamshire Police is investigating Eric Smith’s disappearance and would like to speak to anyone with information about his whereabouts.
Anyone who has seen Mr Smith or has any other information is asked to contact Nottinghamshire Police on 0115 9670999 and ask to speak to PC Lisa Hopkin on ext 5616.
By editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk.
