CLEVELAND Police are appealing for the public's help in finding a missing pensioner.

Brian Aveyard, 79, was last seen in the area of Fens Shops on Catcote Road in Hartlepool between 8.20am and 8.30am on Thursday.

The Northern Echo:

He is described as being of slim build, around 5ft 10” tall and bald on the top of his head. He was last seen wearing a cream jacket, dark trousers, dark short-sleeved shirt, dark shoes and a dark coloured cap.

Brian is vulnerable due to medical conditions for which he requires regular medication.

It is believed that he may have travelled out of the area, possibly to Newcastle or Sunderland.

Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts or anyone who may have seen him is asked to contact Cleveland Police on 101.