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29/07/2015
Police Renew Appeal For Missing 73-Year-Old 'DJ Derek'
Avon and Somerset Police have renewed their appeal for information on the whereabouts of 73-year-old Derek Serpell-Morris.
Known widely as DJ Derek, he was reported missing to on Thursday 23, but it is thought he has been missing for several weeks.
Derek is well known in the Bristol community having been a DJ at local bars and clubs for several years.
Detective Inspector Mark Langdon said: "We are growing increasingly concerned for Derek's wellbeing.
"Since he was reported missing on Thursday, we have explored several lines of enquiry.
"It appears that Derek hasn't used his bank account since the beginning of the month and doesn't have a mobile phone.
"We've checked with all the pubs and clubs he had been booked to play at and he has not made contact with any of them.
"We have also followed up every possible sighting we have had reported to us.
"Derek has a hobby of visiting each new Wetherspoon's pub which opens in the region and further afield. We have liaised with Wetherspoons and they have circulated our appeal.
"We are liaising with Derek's family as to the ongoing investigation.
"I would urge anyone who might has any information as to Derek's whereabouts to contact us immediately on 101 quoting reference number MP3388/15."
Derek is described as a white male, of average height and slim build with grey hair. He also wears glasses.
(MH)
Known widely as DJ Derek, he was reported missing to on Thursday 23, but it is thought he has been missing for several weeks.
Derek is well known in the Bristol community having been a DJ at local bars and clubs for several years.
Detective Inspector Mark Langdon said: "We are growing increasingly concerned for Derek's wellbeing.
"Since he was reported missing on Thursday, we have explored several lines of enquiry.
"It appears that Derek hasn't used his bank account since the beginning of the month and doesn't have a mobile phone.
"We've checked with all the pubs and clubs he had been booked to play at and he has not made contact with any of them.
"We have also followed up every possible sighting we have had reported to us.
"Derek has a hobby of visiting each new Wetherspoon's pub which opens in the region and further afield. We have liaised with Wetherspoons and they have circulated our appeal.
"We are liaising with Derek's family as to the ongoing investigation.
"I would urge anyone who might has any information as to Derek's whereabouts to contact us immediately on 101 quoting reference number MP3388/15."
Derek is described as a white male, of average height and slim build with grey hair. He also wears glasses.
(MH)
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Avon and Somerset have renewed their appeal for information on the whereabouts of Derek Serpell-Morris, who has been missing for over a month. 73-year-old Derek, known as DJ Derek, has been missing since Friday, 10 July. He was last seen on CCTV at The Criterion Pub, Ashley Road, Bristol, at 23:38 on 10 July.
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Police Appeal For Missing Bristol DJ
Police are appealing for information after a 73-year-old DJ has been reported missing by his family. Derek Serbell-Morris, also known as 'DJ Derek', was reported missing on 23 July. The 73-year-old is well known in the Bristol community having been a DJ at local bars and clubs for several years. He has also played several sets at Glastonbury.
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Police Renew DJ Derek Appeal
Avon and Somerset Police have renewed their appeal for information on the whereabouts of Derek Serpell-Morris. The 73-year-old, from Bristol, was last seen on CCTV leaving The Criterion Pub, Ashley Road, Bristol, at 00.13am on 11 July. Officers now believe that Derek may have taken the 10.32am number 78 bus from Bristol to Thornbury that same day.
Police Renew DJ Derek Appeal
Avon and Somerset Police have renewed their appeal for information on the whereabouts of Derek Serpell-Morris. The 73-year-old, from Bristol, was last seen on CCTV leaving The Criterion Pub, Ashley Road, Bristol, at 00.13am on 11 July. Officers now believe that Derek may have taken the 10.32am number 78 bus from Bristol to Thornbury that same day.
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Police Renew Appeal Following Fresh Sighting Of DJ Derek
Police have renewed their appeal for information on the whereabouts of Derek Serpell-Morris, aka DJ Derek, following a new credible sighting. The 73-year-old was seen by friends at Yate bus station on either July 16 or 17 at approximately midday.
Police Renew Appeal Following Fresh Sighting Of DJ Derek
Police have renewed their appeal for information on the whereabouts of Derek Serpell-Morris, aka DJ Derek, following a new credible sighting. The 73-year-old was seen by friends at Yate bus station on either July 16 or 17 at approximately midday.
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