Overview
- Connor Askins, 23, was reported missing after last being seen in Blackpool on Friday, August 28 and a later sighting was logged the same day on Fleetwood Road in Greenhalgh.
- Police released footage showing a last known sighting of Askins outside the Italian Orchard on Whittingham Lane, Broughton at about 11.50am on Sunday, August 30 to help confirm his identity.
- Following the footage release, officers said they believe Askins may be travelling north toward Lancaster using the A6 as a general route and asked people in rural areas and on walks to remain vigilant.
- Police describe Askins as 5ft 6in with dark hair and blue eyes and say he was initially seen in a hospital gown but was later filmed in grey joggers, a grey or blue shirt, a black jacket and black shoes while noting his clothing may change.
- Lancashire Police have asked anyone with CCTV, dashcam or doorbell footage to call 101 quoting log 0364 of August 28, 2026 and to call 999 for any immediate sightings as enquiries continue and possible links to Penrith and Hackney are checked.