The family of a missing Newtownabbey man have issued an urgent appeal for his safe return home.
James Fenton, from the Whitewell Road area, was last seen at 6.30pm on Monday, May 23, after being dropped off at his flat by his mother Mandy.
The 27-year-old spoke to his mother again on the phone later on Monday night, but the family has not heard from him since.
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Speaking to Belfast Live, Mandy said: "He was in good form that day and had been with me all day. Later on he told me he was going round to see a friend at 9pm and that I was not to worry. But that friend said James never arrived at his home.
"I went back to James' flat on Tuesday morning and his TV was still on but there was no sign of him. If he had of known he was going somewhere, even if it was only for an hour, he would always have turned his TV off."
James was also due to attend a funeral on Wednesday but never turned up.
Mandy said the family are worried sick and they are asking anyone who may have seen James to get in touch with them or police as soon as possible.
"Police have checked all of their records and his bank account but there has been nothing yet," she added.
"I have been driving around looking for him since Tuesday and going to any place I think he might be. This is totally out of character so we're worried sick."
A PSNI spokesperson told Belfast Live: "Police and the family of James Fenton are becoming increasingly concerned for his welfare.
"James, 27, was last seen in the Hillview Drive area of Newtownabbey. He is described as being 6’0” in height, of medium build with short brown hair.
"If you know of James’ whereabouts, please call police on 101, quoting reference number 615 of 24/05/22."
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