Police Renew Urgent Appeal for Missing Shrewsbury Person
West Mercia Police have issued a renewed and urgent appeal to the public for assistance in locating a missing person who has not been seen for three months. The individual, Montgomery Lewis, aged 26, was reported missing in February 2026 after failing to contact family members for an extended period.
Last Known Sighting and Description
Montgomery Lewis, who is also known by the nickname 'Monty', was last seen at their home address in Shrewsbury on Monday, December 8, 2025. According to police reports, Monty is described as being 6 feet 3 inches tall with a slim build and distinctive shoulder-length blonde wavy hair.
New images have been released by the authorities to aid in the search efforts. It is believed that when leaving their home, Monty was carrying a black rucksack and wearing a light grey padded anorak jacket featuring a faux fur hood.
Police Statement and Public Appeal
In an official statement, West Mercia Police emphasized that officers are continuing their efforts to locate Montgomery Lewis, who has been missing since December of last year. The police have expressed concern that Monty could potentially be anywhere within the United Kingdom.
The authorities are urging anyone with information regarding Montgomery Lewis's whereabouts to contact them immediately. Individuals should call the police non-emergency number 101 and quote incident reference number 148i from February 11, 2026.
The missing person report was formally filed with West Mercia Police on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, following concerns raised by family members who had not heard from Montgomery for some time. The police appeal highlights the ongoing investigation and the importance of community assistance in such cases.
