BRITISH DAD, 65, VANISHES IN FRANCE AFTER LOSING CONTACT WITH FAMILY

PARIS, FRANCE — A 65-year-old British father has disappeared while traveling through France, leaving his family and friends desperately searching for answers after he suddenly stopped communicating with them.

Andrew Shirlaw, known to his family and friends as Andy, was last known to be in Paris on September 22, 2026.

His family says he had planned to travel south through France before eventually ending his trip in Toulouse.

But contact with him was lost, and relatives say the disappearance is completely out of character for a man who normally stays in regular contact with his family.

FAMILY LAUNCHES DESPERATE APPEAL

Andrew’s daughter, Gabriella Payne, said the family is extremely concerned and wants to know that her father is safe.

She said Andy had been missing since Tuesday, September 22, and that friends who had seen him in Paris were also concerned before communication with him stopped.

The family has urged anyone who may have encountered Andrew, spoken with him or traveled with him to contact them or the local police.

They are particularly asking people in Paris, Bordeaux, La Rochelle and Toulouse to share his photograph and information.

“We just want to know that he is safe,” the family said.

WHAT DOES ANDREW LOOK LIKE?

Andrew has been described as approximately 6 feet tall with a slim build.

He often wears glasses and a hearing aid and is known for wearing distinctive patterned shirts, shorts and sandals.

His family says he is fluent in French and has an outgoing personality. He is described as very talkative and someone who will readily strike up conversations with strangers.

Those characteristics could make him recognizable to people who may have encountered him during his journey through France.

LAST KNOWN PLANS

According to his family, Andrew’s last known location was Paris.

He was believed to be planning to travel south through France, with Toulouse expected to be the final destination of his trip.

However, it is not clear whether he actually left Paris or, if he did, which route he may have taken.

There has been no confirmed information publicly identifying his whereabouts since contact was lost.

His family is therefore appealing to people across several French cities and regions to remain alert for anyone matching his description.

FAMILY SAYS DISAPPEARANCE IS ‘COMPLETELY OUT OF CHARACTER’

For Andrew’s loved ones, the sudden silence is particularly worrying.

Gabriella said it was “completely out of character” for her father not to maintain contact with the family.

Friends who had seen Andrew in Paris were also reportedly concerned before communication stopped.

The family has emphasized that they are not simply asking people to share the appeal online — they want anyone with even a small piece of information to come forward.

A sighting, conversation or travel encounter could potentially help establish where Andrew went after he was last seen in Paris.

POLICE APPEAL FOR INFORMATION

Anyone who believes they may have seen Andrew is being urged to contact the relevant local police authorities.

The family has also asked people outside France to share his details, particularly with friends, travelers and contacts who may be in the areas where he was expected to travel.

At this stage, publicly available reports do not establish what happened to Andrew after he disappeared, and there has been no confirmed announcement that he has been found.

The search therefore remains focused on locating the missing 65-year-old and establishing his whereabouts.

A FAMILY WAITING FOR NEWS

Andrew’s disappearance comes after what was expected to be an ordinary journey through France.

Instead, his family is now waiting for any information that could explain where he went after Paris.

With his distinctive appearance, fluent French and planned route through several major French destinations, his loved ones are hoping that someone remembers seeing him.

For now, their message remains simple: if you have seen Andrew Shirlaw, or know anything about where he may be, please come forward.

His family is still waiting for confirmation that Andy is safe.