Major search continues to find missing man, 34, not seen for 17 days

A major search is continuing to find a missing man who has now not been seen for 17 days. Shwana Rashid, 34, was last seen on September 20.

He was reported missing from his home in the Brooklyn Street area of Crewe on September 26 - but was last seen six days before, Cheshire Constabulary confirmed.

Police say they are becoming 'increasingly concerned' about Shwana and have issued a direct appeal to him, saying "Let us know you are OK."

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Shwana is described as 6ft 2ins, of proportionate build, with brown eyes and black hair. Although he was residing in Crewe, he has links to the Manchester, Liverpool and Skegness areas.

A major search is continuing - now in its 11th day - to find missing Shwana, with a public appeal launched to help trace him. Anyone with information is being urged to contact police immediately.

Detective Sergeant Robert Bushell said: “It has now been fifteen days since Shwana was last seen, and we are becoming increasingly concerned for his welfare.

"We have been conducting a number of enquiries to locate him and would now like to appeal anyone who may have seen him since he was reported missing or has any other information on his whereabouts to get in touch with us.

“We would also like to appeal directly to Shwana to get in touch and to let us know you are OK, as your friends are growing increasingly concerned.”

Anyone with any information regarding Shwana Rashid's whereabouts is asked to contact Cheshire Police via the website or on 101 quoting IML1930104.