Police are looking to trace a man who has been missing for five days.
Raymond Griffiths, from Hebburn, South Tyneside, was last seen on Monday and has been unreachable ever since. The 63-year-old's family and officers are now growing increasingly concerned for his welfare.
He is described as a white male, of a medium build and 5ft 8in in height. Raymond often wears a flat cap.
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Northumbria Police and his family are appealing to the public for help. They have asked anyone who has information about his whereabout to come forward.
They can contact the force via the Tell Us Something pages on the website or call 101, quoting reference NP-20220520-0401.
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