A large-scale police search operation is intensifying across County Durham for 24-year-old Dezi Freeman, who vanished without a trace and is considered highly vulnerable by authorities.
Freeman was last seen in the Chester-le-Street area on Tuesday, 19th September, prompting immediate concern from both his distraught family and Durham Constabulary. His sudden and unexplained disappearance has been described as entirely out of character.
Appeal from a Heartbroken Family
In a heartfelt public appeal, his family expressed their anguish: "We are extremely worried about Dezi. This is not like him at all, and we just want to know he is safe and well. We are pleading with anyone who has seen him or knows where he might be to please come forward."
Police Description and Public Urged to Help
Durham Constabulary has released a detailed description of Dezi in a bid to jog the public's memory. He is described as:
- White
- Approximately 5ft 9ins tall
- Of slim build
- Has short brown hair
Officers are urging residents and motorists in the Chester-le-Street and wider North East area to check any personal CCTV footage, doorbell cameras, or dashcam recordings that might have captured Dezi after the time he was last seen.
How You Can Assist the Search
Anyone with any information, no matter how small or insignificant it may seem, is urged to contact the police immediately. Information can be passed directly to Durham Constabulary by calling 101 and quoting the reference number MP001045_197202.
The public is asked to remain vigilant and report any potential sightings to the authorities as the search for answers continues.
