OFFICERS searching for missing Jack (Derek) Foster found the body of a man in the area of Foston, Grantham, yesterday afternoon (Tuesday 6th January).
The deceased man was discovered on the verge of the A1 Great North Road near to the Foston/Allingham turn off. Formal identification has yet to be carried out but it is believed that it is 83-year-old Mr Foster, who has been missing since December 23rd.
His next of kin have been made aware and a post mortem examination is expected during the next few days to establish the cause of death. His death is not being treated as suspicious.
Lincolnshire Police would like to thank the public for circulating the appeal to find Mr Foster, including those who organised searches and went out in the area raising awareness, as well as the media who published the appeal.
Mr Foster had last been seen when he left Grantham Hospital on Tuesday 23rd December after treatment for a fractured shoulder.
He left the hospital following an out-patient appointment and was supposed to go his home in Lilley Street, Long Bennington, but never arrived.
The last recorded sighting was by someone on the Long Bennington bus who saw Mr Foster waiting at Stand 5 – from where buses go to Bottesford – and thought it strange that he was not going to Long Bennington where he lives.
In a message on facebook yesterday, Mr Foster’s brother, Cliff, said: “The police believe he may have been given a lift to Allington from Grantham and then picked up another lift that took him down to Foston.
“They could not give further details at this time. As soon as I hear more I will post the details.
“ It’s a great pity he made it so far and couldn’t make the last two miles.
“It may become clear eventually why he missed the buses from Grantham.
“In the meantime I am sincerely grateful once again to Alice and to all who have searched for Derek over the last two weeks, giving up their time and turning out in all sorts of weather.
“We will not forget your kindness and concern. Thank you all again.”
Friends organised search parties in the Bottesford & Long Bennington areas without success.
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