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A Moreton man who walked out of his flat 12 days ago has not been seen since.
Leslie Whitehead, a man in his 50s, has been missing since leaving his home on Mallard Way on September 16, leaving his friend and frightened neighbour "worried sick".
A Moreton man who walked out of his flat almost two weeks ago has not been seen since – leaving his friend and neighbour "worried sick".
CCTV footage shows Leslie shortly after leaving his property at around 1:55 pm, as reported by the Wirral Globe.
A young man who lives in the same block of flats as Leslie describes him as a "vulnerable adult". That man, Dylan Williams, who is just 18, became friends with Leslie when he moved into the building on the same day back in January.
Dylan is the founder of Wirral homelessness organisation Step to Shelter CIC. Speaking about Leslie to the Wirral Globe, he said: "
Dylan, who is the founder of Wirral homelessness organisation Step to Shelter CIC, said: "I would say to Les when he was feeling down, come up to my flat and we can have a chat. I listen, and I try to help him."
Dylan does more than lend a friendly ear to Leslie; he also helps him with errands like shopping and helps him with issues like alcohol, which Leslie has reportedly struggled with in the past.
The 18-year-old said he is also concerned because Leslie doesn't have a phone or a wallet. If he'd left, he would've just had his clothes and his bank card.
Dylan added: "It's really concerning because he's got no phone, no wallet; all he's got is a set of clothes on him and his bank card.
He said the disappearance is "not like Les", because he usually comes back and lets Dylan know he's back.
Dylan said he's "worried sick" over Leslie's disappearance.
Merseyside Police said it is carrying out enquiries into Leslie Whitehead's disappearance and urges the public to report any sightings of Leslie.
On Crimewatch Wirral, Dylan previously shared Leslie's photo and informed members he was missing.
In the post, he said: "I am urgently appealing to the public for help in locating my friend, Leslie Whitehead, who has now been missing for five consecutive days.
"Merseyside Police have verified that Leslie is not at his home address, and there are serious concerns for his welfare. Leslie is a vulnerable adult who experiences mental health issues, and we are extremely concerned for his safety and well-being," the post continued.
He also asked people across the area to keep an eye out for Leslie and report any sightings and any information to the police, no matter how small.
