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    Dec 2022

    Last Updated: 22/12/2022
    Crime
    Crime

    People urged to 'be vigilant' for Ripon man missing for two weeks

    by Calvin Robinson

    | 22 Dec, 2022
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    Police have urged people to be vigilant for sightings of a Ripon man who has been missing for two weeks.

    Gavin Dhont, 45, was last seen in the city on Tuesday, December 6 and officers said they are extremely worried for his welfare.

    Gavin enjoys walks in areas including the Hell Wath, Studley Roger, Studley Royal Park and along the River Ure. He also enjoys visiting Ripon Wetlands.

    North Yorkshire Police has urged people to keep an eye out for him over Christmas.

    Inspector Ed Rogerson said: 

    “We’re doing everything we can to try and locate Gavin but you, the public, are vital extra eyes and ears to help look for him.
    “We know many people will be out and about enjoying the countryside over the festive period and we’d really urge you to be vigilant for any sightings of Gavin.
    “We’d also ask everyone in the areas near Gavin’s home and where he is known to walk, to please check any doorbell footage which may give information as to the direction he travelled in.
    “If you have any information which could help please call 101 or 999 for an immediate sighting. Your support is invaluable, thank you.”





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    Police are asking residents and business owners in these areas, and along Princess Road and Lead Lane, to check any video doorbells which may hold footage of Gavin.

    The force has also issued posters and leaflets in the area to encourage people to keep looking for him.

    Gavin Dhont

    Gavin Dhont, who has been reported missing for two weeks.



    In an appeal last week, Luc, Gavin’s dad, said:

    “Gavin if you see or hear this appeal please contact someone. 
    “Either call myself or another family member or friend or call the police. 
    “We all want to know you are OK and bring you home safely. We are all very worried about you.”


    Gavin is described as of thin build with short dark brown hair.

    Anyone who has seen him since he went missing or who believes they know his whereabouts is urged to contact North Yorkshire Police as a matter of urgency on 101, or call 999 in an emergency and quote either his name or reference 12220219012.