Renewed appeal in missing person case

A renewed appeal has been launched in the search for Montgomery (Monty) Lewis from Shropshire. 26-year-old Monty is described as having blonde wavy shoulder length hair, is 6ft 3in tall and of a slim build, and uses they/them pronouns.  They were last seen at their home in Shrewsbury on Monday 8th December 2025. They were reported as missing to police on Wednesday 11^th February, after not contacting family for some time.

The report prompted targeted searches supported by West Mercia Search and Rescue (WMSAR) around Haughmond Hill, a 300‑hectare (741-acre) beauty spot, east of Shrewsbury. WMSAR teams used quad bikes, drones, boats and specialist river equipment to sweep woodland slopes and the River Severn below. According to officers, it is, however, now believed that Monty could be anywhere in the UK.

The volunteer search teams say they will continue their efforts in this ongoing case.

"This is an example of an ongoing search. These can last hours, days, even months," explained WMSAR trustee Steve Arnold.

"We are continually updating the information we receive from the police and we are continually finding new areas to search.

"There's lower probability as the time goes on that we're going to actually find them but as long as the police keep asking, we'll keep on looking."

In their renewed appeal, West Mercia police said: “It is believed Monty took a black rucksack and was wearing a light grey padded anorak with a faux fur hood when leaving their home address.

They urge the public to please call 101, quoting incident number 148i of February 11, 2026, if they know of the whereabouts of Monty Lewis.