CONCERN is growing for a Warwickshire man who has been reported missing in Chile.
Professor Tom Marsh, 60, who is from the Rugby area, had been visiting La Silla Observatory in the country on a research trip. He was last spoken to on Friday night (September 16).
He is white, approximately 6ft 3in tall, with balding grey hair and a beard. He is likely to be wearing a blue rain jacket, walking boots and a grey woollen hat.
Officers from Warwickshire Police are in contact with the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and Interpol, as well as Chilean authorities.
Specialist officers are also supporting Professor Marsh’s family.
His family said: “We are deeply concerned for Tom and miss him, and would ask anyone who may any have information on his whereabouts to please help.”
Anyone with any information is asked to call Warwickshire Police on 101 quoting incident number 153 of September 18.
Warwickshire Police can also be contacted internationally by calling +44 1926 415000. Information can also be reported online at
www.warwickshire.police.uk/ro/report/mp/v1/report-missing-person