Missing British man with Parkinson’s Disease missing in Paris

UPDATE 16:35: Mr Arnheim has been found. His family say he is safe and being treated at a Paris hospital.

The family of a British man with advanced Parkinson’s Disease who went missing in central Paris are growing increasingly concerned for his wellbeing.

Chris Arnheim, 65, from Chislehurst in south-east London, was visiting the French capital with his brother Tim to watch the French Open when he disappeared on Thursday, May 22.

The pair had been dining in the Marais district in the 4th arrondissement and were walking back to their accommodation on Rue des Francs-Bourgeois around 20:00 when they became separated on Rue de Turenne.

An urgent search is now underway, with local police and the British Consulate and the Foreign Office informed. 

Distinctive 'Duodopa PEG pump'

Mr Arnheim's family told The Connexion that they are in Paris and desperate to find him, visiting Paris hospitals and putting up flyers in the Marais district.

He is described as white, approximately 180cm tall, of slim build, and wears glasses.

Mr Arnheim was last seen wearing grey trousers, a blue-green shirt, a dark blue cardigan and a navy-black coat.

"He doesn't have any identification papers with him, and he won't be able to answer people," said his daughter Rachel.

Mr Arnheim's family says he is fitted with a distinctive stomach device used in the treatment of Parkinson’s Disease.

The serial number of the device is 587851.

“He is very vulnerable. We’re all really worried about him and we want him safely home.

“Because of his condition it can make it very hard for him to communicate. I should say as well his condition can lead to him being quite confused.

“In a situation where he’s in an unfamiliar place, and separated from his brother, it’s likely that he is very confused.”

Mr Arnheim did not have his medication with him when he went missing, meaning that he is likely to be suffering from withdrawal symptoms. 

Anyone who believes they have seen Mr Arnheim or who has any information is urged to contact French police or Tim Arnheim (+49 176 4590 7490 or tim.arnheim@timarnheim.com) immediately.