POLICE are appealing for help to trace the movements of a pensioner found dead in a stream near a town centre.
Gerald Turner, 72, of Thirsk, was found floating face down in Cod Beck in the town around 7am on Monday, September 21.
He was discovered by a man walking along Cod Beck near to the Millgate car parks.
The police do not believe there are any suspicious circumstances behind the death and are not looking for anyone in connection with it.
They are keen to trace Mr Turner’s whereabouts over the weekend of Saturday, 19, and Sunday, 20, September.
Anyone who can help police enquiries should call Northallerton CID on 0845-6060-247.
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