Police hunt for Wiltshire publican moves to France after pub Christmas cash goes missing

Missing landlord, Malcolm Levesconte, 59, 

of the Royal Oak at Shrewton

Police are searching for a Wiltshire publican following the disappearance of a Christmas savings club thought to be worth more than £30,000.

Malcolm Levesconte, 59, landlord of the Royal Oak at Shrewton was last seen boarding the ferry at Portsmouth on Sunday evening bound for St Malo in Brittany.

Police say that at this stage they are treating this as a criminal investigation — and also as a missing person enquiry.

Anyone with information about the whereabouts of Mr Levesconte is asked to contact Salisbury CID on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be left anonymously.