South Yorkshire Police have launched an urgent appeal to find a 50-year-old man reported missing from the Doncaster area on Saturday morning.
What police have said
The man, known only as Robert, was reported missing at 6.20am on 25 July 2026. Officers say concerns for his welfare are increasing and have asked anyone who sees him to contact the emergency services immediately.
“Robert, aged 50 was reported missing from the Doncaster area today (25 July) at 6.20am. Concerns for his welfare are growing and we’re asking anyone who sees him or has information that can help us locate him to get in touch.”
How Robert is described
Police have released a brief description to help with identification. Members of the public are asked not to approach him but to call 999 if they believe they have seen him.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Age | 50 |
| Appearance | White, slim build, bald |
| Height | Approximately 6ft |
| Last seen wearing | Grey t-shirt, dark jogging bottoms, white trainers |
What you should do if you see him
- Do not approach Robert — police advise you to keep your distance.
- Call 999 immediately if you believe you have seen him.
- For non-urgent information, contact South Yorkshire Police via live chat, online reporting or by calling 101.
- Quote incident number 207 of 25 July 2026 when you call or report information.
The appeal is ongoing and the force is urging anyone with information, however small, to come forward. If you were in Doncaster early on Saturday and remember seeing someone matching the description, or have dashcam or doorbell footage that could assist, police ask you to contact them and mention the incident reference above.
This is a developing situation and officers continue to make enquiries to establish Robert’s whereabouts and welfare.
