Family of missing man Michael Lee renew plea for information two years after he disappeared
"MICHAEL – if you see this, please make contact with somebody – friends, family, the police, anyone – just to let us know that you are safe."
An emotional appeal has been made by the family of Grimsby businessman Michael Lee, two years since he disappeared without trace.
The 75-year-old former Lees Furnishers director was reported missing on March 16, 2011, having not been in contact with loved ones for ten days.
There have been no positive sightings of Mr Lee, or his blue Mercedes C220, which had the registration number KO04 HTP. It is thought he took with him, since – leaving his family in "limbo".
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It is not even known what he was wearing, and police have said his disappearance was – and still remains – very out of character.
Older brother John, 83, has today renewed the appeal for Mr Lee to get in touch, or for anyone who thinks they may have any information to come forward.
"We have now had two years as a family without any contact from Michael and it gets harder every day, wondering what might have happened to him and if he is safe," he said.
"There is not a day goes by when we don't think about him.
"The family are all in complete limbo. This really is out of character for Michael and we don't know why he would want to leave his life in Grimsby with all his friends and family.
"We would like some answers. So, please, anyone who may have seen Michael or think they know where he is call the police.
"No matter how big or small that bit of information might be, then just tell police. It could lead us to find out where he is and help us put our minds at rest."
On the morning of March 6, 2011, Me Lee called his sister-in-law and his newsagent to cancel his papers and also cancelled a hair appointment. Those were the last calls made from his landline at home.
The police investigation remains active.
If you can help, call 101, quoting log 217 of March 16, 2011.
6 Comments
by jasmine1597
Sunday, March 17 2013, 3:20PM
“Reply to "wecamethru"
Do you know and I expect you do that they can back track beef from the cow it came from, detect horse meat in food and track it back to the mare it came from yet no one can find this man.
I don't believe it.
He is no Lord Lucan I know but enough people spotted his look alike.
If I were the family I would start in Australia. Lots of ex pats always willing to help over there.
Then NewZealand.
Send some emails with pictures.
If I knew more I would do it for the family and start looking.
What name might he use?
DId he apply for another passport or get his old one renewed. There are hundreds of places to start I just do not have the details.
LIke you, I wish them well.
Jasmine”
by wecamethru47
Sunday, March 17 2013, 12:13PM
“by wecamethru47
Friday, March 15 2013, 12:54PM
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"This story has been bothering me for a long time, I understand his car is also missing.
I worked for the brothers in the '60's when they were the owners of Lees Furnishers Ltd along with father Edgar. They were a great family to work for and I really do hope some progress is made. I wish you well."”
by wecamethru47
Sunday, March 17 2013, 12:12PM
“by wecamethru47
Friday, March 15 2013, 12:54PM
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"This story has been bothering me for a long time, I understand his car is also missing.
I worked for the brothers in the '60's when they were the owners of Lees Furnishers Ltd along with father Edgar. They were a great family to work for and I really do hope some progress is made. I wish you well."”
by jasmine1597
Sunday, March 17 2013, 3:38AM
“Hi, xochitl
I agree with what you say about his car etc. going to the Middle east. It does not explain why he cancelled his hair appointment or his newspapers.He knew he was leaving.
I do not want to say too much that may be hurtful for the family though.
I think he is still alive and well. Also I think he is living a life quite opposite to his old life. I just think that not enough time or money has been spent in the right places. My next guess if his car is still in the UK in a lock up somewhere he is in New Zealand or Australia. People of that age want to go somewhere were people speak English and where it is warm.
I just want to know what makes a man of that age leave his whole life behind. Why?
There are only so many reasons one can think of. None of them the family want to hear.”
by xochitl
Sunday, March 17 2013, 1:31AM
“How often does the car have to be registered? There is no country that you can drive around in with an unlicensed car. If he left the UK his license plate would be even more noticable in a foreign country and these are often the target of corrupt local police to levy fines. If this was a professional hatchet job, where he was disposed of, the car loaded into a shipping container and sent the the Middle East, then neither of them will be seen again (This happens more often than you know). The one odd thing is cancelling the newspaper : it shows that he was planning to leave.”
by jasmine1597
Saturday, March 16 2013, 2:55PM
“Have the police looked for his car?
Did he leave the country via the channel tunnel and is now living in Spain or France.
That surely is the only answer, he left the UK. His car was not being looked for at the time he left so he may have left the country with it, no bother. If he is still driving his car how do you miss a blue Merc? Check all car dealers, get on the computer and start looking at car dealers. Given the story they will surely help.
Did anyone else in the local area go missing at the same time?
He was nice enough to cancel his orders at the newsagent, shows he was a caring person so why not tell his family? Best of luck and hope you find out something soon.”
by xxx666xxx
Saturday, March 16 2013, 1:06PM
“Hes not missing then hes just done a houdini”