Appeal as police search for missing Wiltshire man last seen in Somerset
A man in his 40s has been arrested
Police have asked motorists for dashcam footage as part of an investigation into the disappearance of a man from Wiltshire.
Craig Hurcombe, 40, was last seen in the Gurney Slade area of Somerset at around 6.20pm on New Year's Day.
He was reported missing at 10.45am on 10th January to Wiltshire Police, before the case was passed on to Avon & Somerset Police.
Officers have asked anyone who drove along Roemead Road, Roemead Lane, Simbriss Road, Pound Lane, Galley Batch Lane, or Golf Links Lane between 6pm on 1st January and 2am on Friday 2nd January to check their dashcam footage for anything that may help.
Dashcam footage from Roemead Road between 11pm on Monday 30th December 2025 and 2am on Tuesday 31st December is also being sought.
Police have also confirmed a man in his 40s has been arrested and remains in police custody. Officers say they arere keeping an open mind as to what may have happened.
Craig is described as white, 5ft 9ins tall, with a proportionate build. He may be wearing light-coloured trousers, a dark jacket and a beanie hat.
Neighbourhood Policing Chief Inspector Andy Pritchard said recordings from motorists will play an important role in finding Craig.
“We have launched an investigation to establish where Craig is, and CCTV and dashcam footage will be crucial to our enquiries.
"We are working with our colleagues at Wiltshire and Dorset Police and Craig’s family are being offered support.
"We are remaining open-minded about the circumstances surrounding Craig’s disappearance; however, we have arrested a man in his forties and he remains in police custody. This allows us to question the man under caution and gather any evidence.
"We are hoping anyone who may travel regularly along these routes or may have been travelling to or from friends or family over New Year period, may be able to help us.”
Anyone with footage or information relating to Craig’s disappearance is encouraged to contact police.