POLICE are appealing for information to find a man who went missing after visiting family in Hartlepool.

43-year-old Mark Reid was reported missing yesterday.

Mark is from London but went missing after visiting family in Hartlepool. He said he was going to the Seaton Carew area, but didn't return and they are concerned for his welfare.

He is described as slim build, 5'11 inches tall, with long hair, which may be combed back, and sometimes he wears a cap.

He has name tattoos on his chest.

It is not known what he was last seen wearing.

Anyone with information on Mark's whereabouts is asked to contact Cleveland Police on 101.