Police have launched an urgent appeal to trace missing 25-year-old man Kieran Wainwright.
Officers are increasingly concerned for Kieran's welfare after he disappeared at around 7am on Tuesday.
He was last seen driving his white BMW car, registration Y9 KWA, on the A167 north of Darlington.
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Kieran is understood to be known in several areas, including Newton Aycliffe, North Yorkshire, Blackpool, and the Lake District.
Durham Constabulary is now appealing for anyone who knows of Kieran's whereabouts to get in touch.
Kieran is described as medium build, with short brown hair and a beard. He is believed to be wearing a red/orange hoodie with black Adidas tracksuit bottoms.
A force spokesman said: "Anyone with any information is asked to call Durham Constabulary on 101, quoting incident reference 54 of March 29."
