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Missing Jack Morrad: Friends search for Basildon man | Missing Jack Morrad: Friends search for Basildon man |
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Friends of a man who went missing two days before Christmas have launched a search for him. | Friends of a man who went missing two days before Christmas have launched a search for him. |
Jack Morrad, 28, was last seen leaving Colors nightclub in Basildon, Essex, and walking towards nearby Gloucester park at about 02:30 GMT on Sunday. | Jack Morrad, 28, was last seen leaving Colors nightclub in Basildon, Essex, and walking towards nearby Gloucester park at about 02:30 GMT on Sunday. |
He was wearing a blue Christmas jumper, a red Santa hat, pale blue jeans and white trainers. | He was wearing a blue Christmas jumper, a red Santa hat, pale blue jeans and white trainers. |
About 30 people have gathered to search the park area. Police said they were keeping "an open mind" in the search. | About 30 people have gathered to search the park area. Police said they were keeping "an open mind" in the search. |
On Saturday, West Ham season ticket holder Mr Morrad went to watch the team play, before heading to The Beehive pub in Basildon. | |
'Need to find him' | 'Need to find him' |
Afterwards, he went next door to the Colors nightclub. | Afterwards, he went next door to the Colors nightclub. |
Friends have so far raised £4,390 via a fundraising page to pay for a missing person appeal. | Friends have so far raised £4,390 via a fundraising page to pay for a missing person appeal. |
The page say Mr Morrad's "mum and family are devastated and we need to find him". | The page say Mr Morrad's "mum and family are devastated and we need to find him". |
In a news article on its website, West Ham urged supporters to contact Essex Police with any information about their missing fan. | In a news article on its website, West Ham urged supporters to contact Essex Police with any information about their missing fan. |
The force said it was trying to establish which route Mr Morrad might have taken on leaving the club. | The force said it was trying to establish which route Mr Morrad might have taken on leaving the club. |
They have searched nearby parks in Basildon and made door-to-door inquiries. | They have searched nearby parks in Basildon and made door-to-door inquiries. |