Extreme concern for whereabouts of ex-Bury, Chorley, Altrincham, Halifax striker

There is extreme concern for the whereabouts of the much loved ex-Bury, Chorley, Altrincham, Halifax striker James Dean, police confirmed.

Police, his family, friends and former clubs and player are extremely worried for the 35-year-old man who was last seen at midnight on the 6th of May.

Officers in East Lancashire state that James Dean, from Oswaldtwistle, who also has links to Accrington, Blackburn and Burnley, was last seen in the Orchard Drive area of the town.

He has been described as wearing black tracksuit bottoms and a black tracksuit top, is white, 6ft 2ins, of a very slim build, has a shaved head and has tattoos.

Have you seen James Dean, 35, who was last seen in the Orchard Driver area of Oswaldtwistle at around midnight on Wednesday, May 5. James is white, 6ft 2ins and was last seen wearing black tracksuit bottoms and a black tracksuit top. Call 101 – log 0309 of May 6, 2021 pic.twitter.com/Pqg8M4DKuV

— Hyndburn Police (@HyndburnPolice) May 6, 2021

PC Neil Wells said: “We are concerned for James’s welfare and I would ask anybody who sees him or has information on his whereabouts to get in contact with the police straight away.

“I would also ask James – if he sees this appeal – to get in touch to let us know you’re OK.”

James, who played for many clubs, but had been at Bamber Bridge more recently, has enjoyed a prolific career playing mostly at the highest non league levels and had several promotions to his name.

He scored 60 goals in 130 appearances for Chorley, the majority whilst in the Vanarama National League North.

The forward has also previously played for Bury, Altrincham, Harrogate Town, FC Halifax Town, Warrington Town, Ashton United, AFC Fylde and Stalybridge Celtic among his other former clubs.

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101, quoting log 0309 of May 6 or report it online via Home – Lancashire Constabulary – Report Online.

For immediate sightings call 999.

Fans have given their reaction as extreme concern for the whereabouts of ex-Bury, Chorley, Altrincham, Halifax striker James Dean continues…

@johngunn2: Hope he’s found safe and well. Legend at Chorley FC.

@DomMulk: Topman is deano hope he’s found safe and well

@matty7scott: Hope he’s found safe & well 🙏🙏❤️

@RickWard2105: Really hope Deano is found safe and well, great player and a really nice guy 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

@BillWells43: hope he’s safe. deanoooo

@djhelliwell69: Help find Deano @chorleyfc @FCHTOnline 🙏

@LeonMetts10: Fully hope the big fella is found safe and well…. would be devastating to lose another 1 of the boys!! 😔🙏

@OJMartin_: Scored many a goal past me this lad, and has always been a cracking fella after the games! Hope you are okay mate 🙏🏼

@Cammylancaster5: Get yourself home Deano mate, hope he’s found safe and well 🤞🏽

@1874Craig: Praying for his safe wellbeing.

@Callumchippy: Really hope the big man’s safe and sound. What a great guy!! ❤️

@ForeverAYellow: James, if you can see this, please let someone know you are alright. Look how loved you are, the amount of people wishing you well. Plenty are out looking for you, please just give some indication if possible that you are safe and ok in yourself

@Bunney_93: Please share .. hope the big man deano gets home safe and well 🙏🏼❤️

@13boots_: Hope you’re ok Deano. @James_Dean9

@killer_gorton10: Come on @James_Dean9 get in touch pal, still owe you a one on one for calling me Sam Dingle you bald cunt…come on mate

@matthbarnes10: Share this and let’s hope he returns home soon

@Seedy1998: Hope he’s safe, please share

@NeilHailwood: Please shares this.. @James_Dean9 @chorleyfc Fingers crossed he’s found safe and well. Come on Deano where are you mate. X

@Lauren_Rachael1: Here’s hoping for the best outcome and James returns to his family safe and sound. I have some great memories of James playing for @StalyCelticFC

@JoeBillGibbo: Surely somebody out there has seen him

@15Samual15: Hope he’s found safe and well. Only one James Dean

@Chorley_Mon: A modern day Chorley Legend. I really hope there’s a positive outcome to this appeal.

@briggsfootb: I’m praying he’s found safe and sound

@bam_vik: Gosh James 😢 please be safe somewhere x

@JackDornz: Please share this. Hope the big man is safe somewhere and we can tell him how much we think of him when we see him. Gentle giant

@richscottmedia: I Hope Deano can be found safe and well. A great player on the pitch and a gent to talk to off the pitch as well.

@90Grant: This man is a legend – hope everything turns out well

@HaslamSteazzy: Really hope he is found soon a former clitheroe fc player a proper proper sound lad

@CraigLinny7: Please please share this and help find Deano! If you’re reading this mate then just let someone know where you and that you are ok please! There’s nothing which can’t be sorted out @James_Dean9

@James_Dean9 come on let people know you are safe and well mate…. https://t.co/vzrlvAqsP2

— Ben Hughes (@Benhughes1521) May 6, 2021