A pensioner thought to have travelled to Cornwall by train has now been missing for almost three weeks.
Devon and Cornwall Police have renewed their appeal for help from members of the public today (Monday) as the need to find Alvin Diaz grows ever more urgent as the days go by.
The 72-year-old was reported missing from his home in Brentor, Devon on Wednesday, March 27 and the last believed sighting of him is at Penzance Railway Station on the same day.
He is thought to have travelled by train to Cornwall, with CCTV appearing to capture him getting off at Penzance and walking along the platform.
Alvin is said to know the areas of Penzance, St Buryan, Mousehole and Marazion, as well as the Isles of Scilly, and it is thought he may have gone to one of these – although he could be elsewhere in Cornwall.
A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police said: “We are continuing to ask the public to report any information which may help us find 72-year-old Alvin Diaz.
“Alvin was reported missing from his home in Brentor on Wednesday, March 27.
“It is now believed that Alvin travelled by train to West Cornwall on March 27, getting off at Penzance Railway Station. A person, believed to be Alvin, was seen on CCTV at the station.
“Alvin is familiar with the Penzance, St Buryan, Mousehole and Marazion areas, as well as the Isles of Scilly from previous visits.
“He has not been heard from since his disappearance and we’re appealing for anyone who may have seen Alvin, to please get in touch.”
Alvin is described as a white man, around 5ft 9ins tall and of slim build. He is bald with grey round the sides and grey stubble.
He is believed to be wearing a jacket, navy blue trousers with a blue jumper. He may be wearing a black woolly hat and Merrell trekking shoes. He may also be wearing blue rimmed glasses.
“Searches are enquiries are ongoing in the area in efforts to find Alvin but we’re asking for the public to report any sightings or information which may help us,” added the force spokesperson.
Anyone who sees Alvin or knows of his whereabouts is asked to contact police on 999 quoting log 408 of March 27.
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