POLICE are appealing for information about an elderly man who has been missing from his home since Monday.

Ernest Downing, 79, of Emerald Street in Middlesbrough was last seen at noon by a neighbour.

It is believed that Mr Downing needs medication and he has not taken it with him.

There has been one unconfirmed sighting of him on Borough Road outside Jack Hatfields store on Tuesday at 3.45pm.

The witness described him wearing a dark grey jacket and three-quarter length trousers.

Anyone who may have seen Mr Downing or may know of his whereabouts is asked to contact PC Phillip Leek of Middlesbrough Police on 01642-303126.