Missing Robert Rees-Hughes

our searches continue to locate missing Robert

As our searches continue, today the family of Robert Rees-Hughes have described him as 'the most gentle and loving person'.

The 35-year-old from Easingwold has now been missing for 12 days. Robert's family have shared the following photos of him and a statement:

"Robert is the most gentle and loving person, his best friend is his 5-year-old niece who he adores.

 "It is very out of character for Robert to go missing and not contact his family or friends, with whom he is very close to.

 “We really encourage anybody to reach out with information, however small.”

Robert was last seen around 3.10pm on Saturday 29 November on Crabmill Lane in Easingwold. He is described as white, 5ft 3in tall, medium build, and dark brown short receding hair. He has an injury (described as a gash) to the top of his head. Robert was last seen wearing a dark waterproof jacket, grey chino jeans, and walking boots.

Inspector Rory Sadler from the local Neighbourhood Policing Team said: “We continue to work around the clock to find Robert who was last seen 12 days ago in Easingwold. Over the last week we have used specialist resources in and around the Helperby and Brafferton areas.

"We are appealing to members of the public who live between Boroughbridge, Easingwold and Thirsk to please check any video doorbell/CCTV footage from 3.30pm onwards on Saturday 29 November and to also check land and outbuildings.

“I would also urge anyone who is out walking in this area to remain vigilant.

“Robert’s family are understandably extremely concerned, and we are doing all that we can to support them at this difficult time as well as keep them updated on our daily efforts to find him”.

If you believe that you have seen Robert or have any information that could assist us, please call North Yorkshire Police on 101. If you know his immediate whereabouts, please call 999.

Please quote reference number 12250225146 when providing any information. Thank you.

Updated appeal 11.50am Wednesday 03 December 2025

Officers who are searching for a man who went missing five days ago have released two new CCTV images.

Robert Rees-Hughes, was last seen around 3.10pm on Saturday (29 November) in Easingwold.These CCTV stills are from Crabmill Lane.

Robert is described as white, 5ft 3in tall, medium build, and dark brown short receding hair. He has an injury (described as a gash) to the top of his head. He was last seen wearing a dark waterproof jacket, grey chino jeans, and walking boots.

Extensive resource is being used to assist with the searches for Robert which includes the use of police drones and specialist police search officers.

Inspector Michael Smith from North Yorkshire Police said: "The stills released today shows Robert walking along Crabmill Lane in Easingwold on Saturday, which is the last confirmed sighting of him.

“We continue to carry out a range of enquiries and search activity to locate Robert, who remains a missing person. As time goes on, we’re increasingly concerned for his welfare, particularly now the weather has turned and temperatures drop to freezing at night.

“I would urge anyone who has seen Robert to contact us with any information.”

If you believe that you have seen Robert or have any information that could assist us, please call North Yorkshire Police on 101. If you know his immediate whereabouts, please call 999.

Please quote reference number 12250225146 when providing any information.

Original appeal

Our officers are currently searching for 35-year-old Robert Rees-Hughes, who was last seen around 3.10pm yesterday (29 November) in Easingwold.

We’re growing increasingly concerned for his welfare. Extensive enquiries are ongoing to locate Robert and as part of our enquiries, we are asking for anyone who may have seen him, or who has information about his whereabouts, to contact us immediately.

Robert is described as white, 5ft 3in tall, medium build, and dark brown short receding hair. He has an injury (described as a gash) to the top of his head. He was last seen wearing dark waterproof jacket, grey chino jeans, and walking boots.

We believe he could be in the Easingwold or Harrogate area.

If you see this missing person, please call 999. If you have any other information that could help us find them, please call us on 101 and select option 1 to speak to our control room.

Please quote 12250225146 when sharing information.