The daughter of a missing Brit has revealed fears her “vulnerable” dad may be experiencing a ‘manic episode’ after vanishing in France.
Andrew Shirlaw, 65, was last known to be in Paris after checking out of his hotel on 23 September.
His worried family say they have not heard from him since the previous day – something daughter Gabriella Payne, 33, says is completely out of character.
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“My dad is a vulnerable person,” Gabriella, from London, told Need To Know.
“He is currently experiencing a manic episode – he needs to be found as soon as possible.
“The manic episodes means that he talks to strangers and can act odd and eccentrically out in public.
“He will walk up to strangers, strike up conversation and may even compliment them.
“When someone disagrees with him he can become aggressive – [but] he is not violent.
“I am worried that someone may have retaliated to his behaviour because it can be very frustrating interacting with him when he is manic.”
Andrew, known as Andy to loved ones, is from East Finchley and is described as a big part of his local community.
He had been staying at the Hôtel Littéraire Marcel Aymé, BW Premier Collection Paris.
His family last had contact with him on 22 September before he reportedly checked out the following day.
It is believed Andrew had planned to travel south before eventually ending his trip in Toulouse.
Family friends who last saw him in Paris are also said to be extremely worried.
Andrew is described by his family as around 6ft tall and of a slim build.
He often wears glasses and a hearing aid, and is known for wearing patterned shirts, shorts and sandals.
Gabriella said: “He has a shake in his leg which is more prominent when he is manic.
“He can’t focus on one thing for long and so his ideas constantly change.
“[But] he always maintains contact with his family.
“This is the first time he has not maintained contact.”
Gabriella said she has reported her father missing to the Met Police, French police and the British Consulate.
Jam Press has approached the Met Police for comment.
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