People are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of a 62-year-old man who has been missing for three days.
Stephen Simmons was last seen in the Mortimer Street area of Sunderland at around 2.50pm on Wednesday. He was spoken to over the phone on the same day.
However, he has not been heard from since. Despite extensive enquiries by police to find him, he remains missing.
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Stephen, who is of slim build and around 5ft 9 in height, has links to the Pallion and Ashbrooke areas of Sunderland.
He has grey hair and is believed to be wearing grey tracksuit bottoms with a green quilted jacket. He also has a tattoo on his right forearm.
Northumbria Police say those searching for Stephen are growing increasingly concerned for his welfare.
Detective Inspector Alan Whittle said: "A number of enquiries have been ongoing in a bid to find Stephen, so that we can make sure he is safe and well.
"Unfortunately those enquiries have not yet lead us to Stephen – therefore, I am continuing to appeal to members of the community, particularly in Sunderland, for their help."
DI Whittle has urged anyone who sees Stephen over the Easter weekend, or knows where he might be, to get in touch with the force.
He added: "Your information, no matter how insignificant you feel it may be, could prove really valuable to our search."
Stephen, or anyone who has seen him, is asked to call 101 immediately quoting log NP-20230406-1234.
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