By ADAM POGRUND, REPORTER Published: 23:52 BST, 19 May 2026 | Updated: 00:05 BST, 20 May 2026
Police have launched an urgent appeal for a missing student who they are 'very concerned about'. Henry Shields, 23, has been missing from his home in Lancaster since May 10, when he was last seen on Dale Street.Henry, a white male with light brown curly hair, was last seen wearing a black T-shirt and possibly a beige or brown jacket.The student, who is 5ft10, was only reported missing on Monday and police have now urged anyone who might have spotted him to call 999.In an appeal, Lancashire Constabulary said: 'Have you seen Henry Shields? Henry, 23, is missing from home in Lancaster and we are very concerned about him.'The last sighting of the student was on Dale Street between Sunday, May 10th at 11pm and Monday, May 11th at 1am but he was only reported missing to police yesterday (May 18th). Henry Shields, 23, has been missing from his home in Lancaster since May 10, when he was last seen on Dale Street'We are now carrying out a number of enquiries to try to find Henry but we are also asking for your help.'He is white, five ft 10 ins with light brown curly hair. He was last seen wearing a black T shirt and possibly a beige or brown jacket.'If you see Henry or know where he could be please do get in touch.'Anyone with information should call 110 quoting log 1160 of May 18th.'For immediate sightings please call 999.'
