Claudio Callegari – better known as Claude from Arsenal Fan TV – is missing, police have revealed.
Essex Police have appealed for help in locating the 53-year-old, who was last seen at 11.30am on Thursday (30th June). The police say they are "extremely concerned" for his welfare and have asked anyone with information to come forward immediately.
Claude rose to fame online after a series of passionate post-match interviews outside the Emirates Stadium for Arsenal Fan TV.
A statement released by Essex Police said:
"Claudio Callegari, 53, of Chapel End, was last seen at 11.30am today getting into his works vehicle, a black Ford Galaxy taxi, registration LM64 EKG. He is white, of large build, 5ft 10ins tall and is bald with brown eyes. He is thought to be wearing a white shirt and black trousers.
Arsenal Fan TV say they haven't heard from him since the end of the season.
Speaking on Twitter, Arsenal Fan TV confirmed the missing persons report:
"We have checked with Police & the missing person notice on Claude is genuine. If anyone knows his whereabouts pls let them know.
Anyone with information on Claude's location should contact police by calling 101.
[via The Independent]
