Missing person Sheffield: Man who went missing in Scotland took train from Edinburgh to Sheffield 3 weeks ago

The 57-year-old travelled to Sheffield on February 14, and was last seen on the same day.
By Chloe Aslett
Published 7th Mar 2024, 08:09 GMT
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Police in Scotland are appealing for help to trace a 57-year-old man missing from Glasgow, believed to have travelled to Edinburgh and then to Sheffield last month.

Nigel Hooton, who also goes by the name of Jonathan ‘Jono’ Steele, is described as around 6ft 2ins, slim and has grey/white hair and a grey beard.

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He may be wearing a dark coloured waterproof jacket, dark blue jeans and carrying a dark coloured rucksack with a sleeping bag and mat.

Nigel Hooton, who also goes by the name of Jonathan ‘Jono’ SteeleNigel Hooton, who also goes by the name of Jonathan ‘Jono’ Steele
Nigel Hooton, who also goes by the name of Jonathan ‘Jono’ Steele

Nigel was last seen around 7.50am on February 14 in Edinburgh, and travelled to Sheffield by train on the same day.

He was reported missing on February 27.

Inspector Max Shaw said: "We have been carrying out extensive enquiries to make sure Nigel is safe and well. We know he travelled to Edinburgh and took a rucksack and camping equipment with him.

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"We are appealing for anyone who may have seen him or know where he is to please get in touch. I would also urge Nigel to contact someone to confirm he is safe and well."

Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland via 101, quoting incident number 0898 of February 27, 2024.

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