Police are renewing their appeal for information as pensioner Frank Robson remains missing three weeks on.
Frank, 72, was last seen in Haltwhistle in the early hours of the morning on January 9 and was reported missing later that day.
And now, after three weeks, Northumbria Police have reissued their appeal for information on his whereabouts to help track him down.
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Detective sergeant Kristopher Blacklock, of Northumbria Police, said: “Frank’s family and friends are becoming increasingly concerned for him and we continue to support them at what is an incredibly difficult time.
“Since Frank was reported missing we have carried out an extensive search of the local area but unfortunately thus far we have not been able to locate him. I’d appeal to anyone with information on his whereabouts, no matter how small, to contact us immediately.”
Frank is described as being 6ft 2in tall, of slim build, with a close shaved head.
Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact police on 101 quoting reference NP-20230109-0570, or via the Northumbria Police website.
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