POLICE are appealing for the public's help to locate a missing Sunderland man.

Gary Dent was last seen in Avenue Terrace, in Sunderland, at 9.30am on Thursday, January 5.

Concern was raised for the 57-year-old after he failed to return home that night.

Mr Dent is described as white, 6ft 2in tall and of medium build.

He has very short balding grey hair, a stubbled beard and was wearing a red and black panelled Cotton Traders fleece, dark trousers and was carrying a cream calico fabric bag when he went missing.

Officers are carrying out inquiries to trace Mr Dent and are appealing for information.

  • Mr Dent, or anyone who knows where he is, should contact Northumbria Police on 101 quoting reference 1009 050117.