Police have renewed their appeal after a Bristol man has been missing for 12 months.
Alan Stoles, aged 57 at the time of his disappearance, was first reported missing on January 23, 2021.
Avon and Somerset Police believe he left his home in Bedminster Down a few days earlier on January 21.
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He was first reported missing by his friends after he had not responded to their messages for several days.
Officers believe he caught a bus to Wells before heading to Glastonbury on foot around the time of his disappearance.
The First Bus driver was sighted in Fisher’s Hill the same afternoon on January 21 of last year.
It's believed Mr Stoles had not responded to messages from friends or contacted his work since January 19, 2021 - he was eventually reported as missing days later (Saturday, January 23), after friends visited his home and found he’d left without any personal belongings.
Speaking after a renewed appeal in June of last year, Avon and Somerset Police asked farmers, dog walkers, riders and anyone else who visits open spaces and woodland in and around the area to report any suspected sightings.
A spokesperson from the force said: "If you have seen Alan recently, or have any information which could help to confirm that he is safe and well, please call 101 quoting reference 5221016375.
"Alan, if you see this message, please call 101 or get in touch with a friend. People care about you and are worried. We just want to know that you are safe and well or get help if you need it."
Mr Stoles is described as white, about 5ft 10ins tall and stocky with short grey hair and a goatee beard, but his appearance may now have changed. He was last seen carrying a rucksack.
Back in January 2021, Chris Hanson, Operations Director of First West of England, said: "We are very concerned about the disappearance of our driver Alan who is based at our Hengrove Depot.
"We are giving every assistance we can to the authorities in the search for him and have asked all our drivers to keep their eyes open for and immediately report any sightings.
"Our thoughts are very much with his family and like everyone we hope we are able to find Alan safe and well very soon."
Anyone who knows of his whereabouts can either contact Missing People using the reference 21-003907 or call 101 and quote reference number 5221016375.
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