POLICE are appealing for help to trace a man who went missing in the early hours of the morning.

North Yorkshire Police is concerned for the welfare of Gary Steele who was last seen leaving his home address in Kirkby Fleetham at 2.40am.

The 55-year-old is white with short grey hair wearing and was wearing tracksuit bottoms and a vest top.

Police have appealed for anyone who sees him to call 101 quote log number 49 of July 2.