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Richard, 70, left Skogsbygden on the outskirts of Vårgårda on Monday morning and, according to police, was later visible on LV 1768 heading to Bredared in the afternoon, which is the last known sighting of him.
He was wearing a blue half-length jacket, cap, and blue jeans. He leans forward and probably has a backpack, when Richard disappeared he also had a small dog with him.
On Tuesday, a large search operation was carried out along county roads in Vårgårda.
– We are searching with drones, dog patrols and police patrols, said Thomas Fuxborg, press spokesman for the police in the western region on Tuesday.
During the night, the police urged the public to search, among other things, the premises.
“The police are also urging residents in the area where he was last seen to search their outbuildings, storage rooms, playhouses and other entry spaces.” the police wrote on their website.
Police publish a photo of Richard missing
On Wednesday Richard is still missing and the police, in consultation with family members, have released a photo of him.
The picture is older and Richard has grayer hair today, but is otherwise similar to the picture, according to police.
As of Wednesday, no active search effort is underway in the area, but it has entered an investigative phase.
– He is still being investigated as a missing person, there is nothing to indicate a crime, says Fredrik Svedemyr, spokesman for the police of the West region.
The police still want advice and observations, which is done in 114 14.
Footnote: The family members approved through the police that the image also be published in the media.
