Police take to the streets in fresh appeal to public amid search for missing Rotherham man

POLICE searching for a missing Rotherham man have been handing out posters and leaflets featuring his face in a bid to jog the memory of somebody who may have seen him.

The 25-year-old man, named by police only as Abdul, was last seen in Eastwood over a month ago - on Sunday, February 12.

Officers were out speaking to the public over the weekend, talking to security staff and shoppers at Parkgate Shopping, retailers on Fitzwilliam Road and members of the public at Eastwood Park, where Abdul was last seen.

They were back out in the area on Monday speaking to people in the hope somebody may know something which could “unlock a key line of enquiry”.

Last week, Abdul’s relatives, who are said to be growing increasingly concerned, issued new photos of him and released a statement describing him as “generous and honest”.

They said their family was not complete while he was still missing. 

Speaking directly to him, they said: “Abdul, if you are listening to this, please get in touch and let us know you are okay. We want nothing more than to have you back home where you are safe and where you belong.”

Abdul was seen on CCTV wearing all black clothing at 6.33pm on Sunday, February 12, crossing Eldon Road and entering Eastwood Park. 

Police say that despite extensive CCTV and door-to-door enquiries, they have no leads as to where he went from there and are urging everyone in the area to check their dashcam, CCTV and doorbell camera footage “to help us establish his next movements”. 

It’s “possible” he left the park by walking along the canal tow path in the direction of the train station or Rotherham town centre, said a spokesperson.

Supt Andy Wright said: “If you see our officers out and about, come and say hello.

“Somebody may have seen something that night, either in passing Abdul or having driven past him and captured him on their car’s dash camera. 

“It may seem small and insignificant, but it could unlock a key line of enquiry for us that helps bring Abdul home.

“Abdul’s family are increasingly concerned and we are doing all we can to find him for them.”

Anyone with footage or information that could help should contact South Yorkshire Police through the dedicated online portal or by calling 101 quoting incident number142 of February 13.