Urgent police appeal launched for missing student not seen for a week

Published: 23:52, 19 May 2026 | Updated: 23:52, 19 May 2026 Police have launched an urgent appeal for a missing student who they are 'very concerned about'.  Henry Shields, 23, has been missing from his home in Lancaster since May 10, when he was last seen on Dale Street. Henry, a white male with light brown curly hair, was last seen wearing a black T-shirt and possibly a beige or brown jacket. The student, who is 5ft10, was only reported missing on Monday. Police have urged anyone who might have spotted Henry to call 999. In an appeal, Lancashire Constabulary said: 'Have you seen Henry Shields? 'Henry, 23, is missing from home in Lancaster and we are very concerned about him. 'The last sighting of the student was on Dale Street between Sunday, May 10th at 11pm and Monday, May 11th at 1am but he was only reported missing to police yesterday (May 18th) Henry Shields, 23, has been missing from his home in Lancaster since May 10, when he was last seen on Dale Street 'We are now carrying out a number of enquiries to try to find Henry but we are also asking for your help. 'He is white, five ft 10 ins with light brown curly hair. He was last seen wearing a black T shirt and possibly a beige or brown jacket. 'If you see Henry or know where he could be please do get in touch. 'Anyone with information should call 110 quoting log 1160 of May 18th. 'For immediate sightings please call 999.' No comments have so far been submitted. Why not be the first to send us your thoughts, or debate this issue live on our message boards. By posting your comment you agree to our house rules. Do you want to automatically post your MailOnline comments to your Facebook Timeline? Your comment will be posted to MailOnline as usual. Do you want to automatically post your MailOnline comments to your Facebook Timeline? Your comment will be posted to MailOnline as usual We will automatically post your comment and a link to the news story to your Facebook timeline at the same time it is posted on MailOnline. To do this we will link your MailOnline account with your Facebook account. We’ll ask you to confirm this for your first post to Facebook. You can choose on each post whether you would like it to be posted to Facebook. Your details from Facebook will be used to provide you with tailored content, marketing and ads in line with our Privacy Policy.