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Tom Beattie

Urgent re-appeal in the search for missing Gateshead man Jamie Grant

A further appeal to locate a missing Gateshead man has been issued.

Jamie Grant, 27, was last seen at an address on Front Street, Whickham, at around 7.20pm on February 8 and is still yet to be located.

He was reported as missing to Northumbria Police when he failed to return home and searches have been ongoing ever since.

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Two photographs of Jamie have already been issued in the hopes of encouraging anyone who thinks they may have seen him to get in touch.

However, unfortunately, he is yet to make contact.

Officers are growing increasingly concerned for Jamie’s welfare and have today (Friday) issued another appeal as they continue their searches.

Detective Sergeant Simon Wardle of Northumbria Police has urged anyone who thinks they can help to come forward.

He said: “We are growing increasingly concerned for Jamie, as are his family and loved ones as this is completely out of character.

Jamie Grant, 27, was last seen at his home address on Front Street, Whickham, at around 5pm on February 8. (Northumbria Police)

“Our searches are continuing and we have issued another photograph , in the hope of jogging someone’s memory.

“Please remember that any detail no matter how small could be the piece of information new are searching for.

"So if you’ve seen him, or you think you can help, please get in touch straight away.”

Jamie is described as white, around 5ft 4ins tall with long, white hair and a beard and was last known to be wearing a full green tracksuit and black shoes.

Jamie, or anyone with information about his whereabouts, is asked to contact police by calling 101 quoting log 36 100222.

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