There is concern regarding the whereabouts of Claudio Callegari, better known as Claude the Gooner from the ArsenalFanTV YouTube channel.
The 53-year-old, who became a recognisable figure due to his often explosive Arsenal-related interviews, was last seen at around 11:30am on Thursday.
Both police and his family are “extremely concerned for his welfare” and have asked that anyone with information on his movements to contact them immediately.
https://twitter.com/EssexPoliceUK/status/748635556855357440
A statement released by Essex Police on Thursday night read:
“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.
“Our officers and his family are extremely concerned for his welfare and would urge anybody who has seen him or who knows where he is to contact police on 101.
“He is an avid Arsenal football fan and has contacts in the London area. He may have been in Edmonton at around 3pm today.”
ArsenalFanTV are also appealing for people to assist the police with their search. In a social post they confirmed that they hadn’t spoken to Claude since the end of the Premier League season.
We have checked with Police & the missing person notice on Claude is genuine. If anyone knows his whereabouts pls let them know.
— AFTV (@AFTVMedia) June 30, 2016
We haven't spoken to Claude since the end of the season but we were aware of some of the disgusting trolling he's been recently subjected to
— AFTV (@AFTVMedia) June 30, 2016
Since news of the passionate supporter’s disappearance emerged online, football fans have clubbed together to help spread the word.
Let's help find a good man, a passionate @Arsenal fan Claude. https://t.co/zGf3MhAUjs
— Babatunde #endsars (@JinaduOladimeji) July 1, 2016
https://twitter.com/_atromentaro/status/748780988319215616
Some things in life are bigger than football. Please spread the world and help find Claude. https://t.co/30b53VBjCA
— San Diego Spurs (@SDSpurs) July 1, 2016
https://twitter.com/AaronWilson1996/status/748670598432296960
https://twitter.com/bishbashjosh1/status/748659066235400192
Anyone with information on Claude’s whereabouts is encouraged to contact the police by calling 101.
