Police issue fresh appeal in search for young man missing from Buxton

Christopher Coleby was last seen in Corbar Woods Lane in the town on the evening of July 17.

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Derbyshire Constabulary believes the 32-year-old is somewhere in the High Peak area.

A spokesperson for the force said: “We are still searching for Christopher and are growing increasingly concerned for his safety.

“He is from Buxton but we believe he is sleeping rough in wooded areas and are asking walkers who are out and about this weekend to call us immediately if they see him.”

His family has released a number of images, one of which shows Christopher wearing a blue Berghaus hooded jacket, which is what he was wearing when he went missing.

He also wore light grey jogging bottoms, a blue t-shirt and black walking boots.

He was carrying a large backpack with a green camping mat attached to the bottom.

He is also shown in a CCTV still, taken in Chapel-en-le-Frith on the day he went missing.

At the end of last month, Christopher’s mother issued a heartfelt plea for help to find him.

She said: “Words can’t describe how we’re all feeling just now.

“Please keep helping us find him by looking out for him.”

Anyone who sees Christopher or anyone with information about his whereabouts should call police on 101, quoting reference number 865 of July 21.

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