Police issue urgent appeal as concern grows over missing man from Wigan

NewsGreater Manchester NewsWiganAlbert was last seen in the Scholes area08:33, 15 Aug 2026Police have issued an urgent appeal for help to find a missing man from Wigan.‌Albert was last seen in the Scholes area. The 67-year-old was last spotted on Greenough Street at around 8pm on Friday evening (August 14), Greater Manchester Police said.‌He is described as being around 5ft 6in tall and bald with a tuft of grey hair. He also has tattoos down both arms.‌Click here to get the biggest stories straight to your inbox in our Daily NewsletterIn an appeal on GMP's Wigan Facebook page, a force spokesperson said 'officers are becoming increasingly concerned' about Albert. Anyone who spots him or who has any information on his whereabouts should get in touch.Article continues belowPolice can be conta