Police have issued a CCTV image after a 34-year-old was reported missing from his home in County Durham.
Officers from Durham Constabulary are currently tracing the whereabouts of John Fitzgerald, who was last seen leaving his home in Newton Aycliffe, at 2pm yesterday (February 2).
Police have issued two photographs of the missing man, including one picture which shows a still of CCTV footage. They hope that the two images will help members of the public to locate the man, who is described as white, 5ft 9in tall, of slim build, bald, and with a beard.
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Durham Constabulary say was he last seen wearing black tracksuit bottoms with a white stripe, a green parka coat & orange/red trainers. He was also wearing a grey beanie hat with a navy pom pom & carrying a black rucksack.
They are urging anybody with information which may assist with their investigation to call 101 quoting reference number 223 of February 2.
A Force spokesperson said: "Officers are becoming increasingly concerned for the 34-year-old who has not been seen since leaving home in Newton Aycliffe, at 2pm yesterday (Feb 2).
"John is described as white, 5ft 9in tall, of slim build, bald & with a beard. If you have any information call 101 quoting ref number 223 of February 2."
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