A 54-year-old man has been missing in Avignon for five days, and authorities are asking for the public's help in finding him. The gendarmerie of Châteaurenard issued a call for witnesses on Sunday, October 4, following the disappearance of Denis Maquinghem. He has not been seen or heard from since September 30. The man was last seen leaving the Avignon hospital center in the Vaucluse region around 8:45 p.m. Authorities are searching for him in the Châteaurenard area, which is located in the Bouches-du-Rhône department and about 30 minutes by car from the Avignon hospital. The gendarmerie of Châteaurenard published a call for witnesses in the local press, hoping to gather any information that might help locate Denis Maquinghem. He is described as a Caucasian man with an appearance that looks older than his actual age. He has a "normal" build, stands 1.82 meters tall, and has a beard and medium-length gray hair. Contacted by our BFM services this afternoon, the gendarmerie of Châteaurenard confirmed that the 54-year-old man remains missing. Authorities are urging anyone with information that could help locate the missing man to contact them directly. The gendarmerie can be reached at the following number: 04.90.94.38.58. This case has drawn attention from local communities and law enforcement, as the search continues for Denis Maquinghem. Anyone with relevant information is encouraged to reach out to the gendarmerie to assist in the investigation.