THE FAMILY of missing Dorset man Gary Williams, who was last seen in Milton Keynes, has appealed for him to come home or to tell them he is safe.

Thames Valley Police is continuing to search for Mr Williams, who remains missing.

He was last seen at the Travel Lodge at Burchard Crescent in Shenley Church End, Milton Keynes on Friday, 20 March.

The following is a statement released on behalf of Mr Williams’ family: “Gary is 44 years old and went missing on 20 March – it has been nearly six weeks now. We are very grateful to the communities in Blandford, Dorset and Thames Valley for their support during this time.

“Gary is a shy person but is well-known in Blandford, where he lives. He has lots of friends in Blandford. He is a very kind and loving person. The family is getting very worried.

“Gary if you see this appeal please ring Thames Valley Police on 101. We are not angry with you, we just want you to come home.”

Mr Williams is described as white, slim, 6ft, with grey/black hair which is thin on top and longer at the sides. He was last seen wearing black shoes, black trousers and a black zip-up cardigan.

He is believed to have been carrying a duffle bag, which was possibly green.

Gary had been on a night out with work colleagues at Pink Punters in Watling Street, Milton Keynes, on 20 March. He left the club at 2.24am with a colleague, and was seen getting a taxi from the BP garage in Fenny Stratford, Bletchley, at 2.56am.

They arrived at the Travel Lodge hotel and both men went to their separate rooms. He was seen on CCTV leaving the hotel alone at 3.51am.

Gary WilliamsDet Insp Ian Jarvis, from Milton Keynes Force CID, said: “I would like to take this opportunity to continue to appeal for any information relating to Gary’s whereabouts. If you have seen Gary, or anyone matching his description, please contact police.”

Anyone with information about Gary’s whereabouts is asked to contact the 24-hour Thames Valley Police Enquiry Centre on 101 quoting URN 862 20/3.

If you do not want to speak directly to the police you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers (opens new window) anonymously on 0800 555 111.