Search and rescue teams have found the work vehicle of a missing St Austell man who they've been searching for several days.
As reported in The Packet last week, Devon and Cornwall Police have been growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of 42-year-old Anthony Haley who has been reported missing from the St Austell area.
Anthony was last seen at around 9.30am on Wednesday 22 September.
In an update posted on its social media channel, East Cornwall Search & Rescue Team said: "For the past couple of days we've been involved in a major search with Devon & Cornwall Police in the St Austell area looking for a high risk missing 42 year old male - Anthony Haley.
"His work vehicle was located on Wednesday and St Austell Police conducted initial searches and contacted the team for further assistance.
"This included searches of extensive steep woodland and countryside in the Pentewan Valley which continued throughout Thursday and in to the evening, and then all of Friday.
"St Austell Coastguard and Mevagissey Coastguard teams, National Police Air Service HQ police helicopter and Mountain Rescue Search Dogs England have all been involved in the efforts to locate him in coastal and inland areas.
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"Police enquiries continue, and our volunteers will be involved in further searches throughout the weekend.
"Anyone with any potential information or sightings should contact the police quoting log 622 of 22/09/21.
" Emergency service vehicles at the RV on Wednesday, along with searches throughout the evening and night.
"In an emergency dial 999 and ask Devon and Cornwall Police for Mountain Rescue."
Police have described Anthony as a white male, of stocky build and around 6ft tall.
He has facial hair and tattoos on his arms and hands.
Police also say that Anthony is believed to be wearing black trousers and a blue t-shirt.
East Cornwall SRT provides an inland search and rescue service for lost, missing and injured people across East Cornwall and further afield when required.
It is 100% voluntary and relies on public support to keep the service operational.
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