Mexborough and Swinton Times April 30, 1926

Denaby Shoemaker Missing

Tom Coy, aged 42, a boot and shoe repairer, of 8, Wheatley Street, Denaby, carrying on business at Wood View, Denaby, has been missing since early Sunday morning. His wife woke up and found he was not in bed. Going downstairs she found the kitchen gas had been lit, and the back door left open. Although she made a search she could not find him, and is of the opinion that he is suffering from loss of memory and is probably wondering aimlessly about.

Mr Coy was wearing a dark grey overcoat, dark trousers, grey and boots, but had no socks. His height is 5’10”. His complexion is fresh, and he is clean-shaven. He was seriously ill with influenza last January and had not completely recovered.

On enquiring yesterday. (Thursday) we learn that nothing further has been heard of Mr. Coy