The wife of a missing father has made an emotional plea for help to find him, saying her family are “desperately worried”.
Andy Hill was last seen walking along the seafront at Goodrington near Paignton, Devon, at around 12.30pm on Friday (23 Oct).
Devon and Cornwall Police said they were growing increasingly concerned for the 43-year-old’s welfare.
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Andy, who is from Dartmouth, also has links to Totnes, Newton Abbot and Paignton, as reported by Need To Know
His wife, Sarah, urged people to check sheds and outbuildings in the area as the search continued.
She said: “We’re desperately worried.
“Please encourage anyone to search outbuildings and sheds in the Paignton or Goodrington areas.
“If anyone knows where he is please reassure him that his family love him and just want him home.”
Andy is described as white, of medium build and around 6ft tall, with a moustache and medium brown hair shaved at the sides and longer on top.
He was last seen wearing a cream patterned shirt with a tropical-style print and grey shorts, and was barefoot.
A Devon and Cornwall Police spokesperson said: “We are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of Andrew, 43, from Dartmouth.
“He was last seen walking along the seafront in Goodrington at around 12.30pm on Friday 23 October. Andrew also has links to Totnes, Paignton and Newton Abbot.
“He is described as being a white male with a medium build, 6ft tall with a moustache and medium brown hair that is shaved at the sides and longer on top.
“Andrew was last seen wearing a cream patterned shirt with a tropical style print, grey shorts and no shoes, as pictured.”
The force urged anyone who has seen Andy or knows where he might be to call 999 immediately, quoting log number 244 of October 23, 2026.
The Barrel House Ballroom in Totnes has also issued an urgent appeal, saying Andy is “extremely vulnerable” and loved by those desperate to see him return home safely.
A spokesperson said: “Andy we love you so, so much.
“Please come home.
“Andy is missing and extremely vulnerable.
“We are desperately worried for his safety and need everyone’s help to bring him home.
“Andy, you are loved beyond words.
“We just want you safe.
“No judgement, no questions, just love.”
The venue urged people in Goodrington, Paignton and surrounding areas to check gardens, sheds, garages and outbuildings where safe to do so.
It added: “Andy may have travelled much further afield.
“Andy please let someone know you’re safe.”
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