POLICE are urgently appealing to trace a missing man.

Officers are concerned about the welfare of  23-year-old Aaron Thomas, from Hartlepool, who was reported as missing this afternoon.

Aaron was last seen around 3.40pm in the area of Endrick Road.

He is described as a white male, with a pale complexion, around 6ft tall and of proportionate build.

He has dark brown hair and was last seen wearing all black clothing, and either trainers or boots.

Aaron is known to frequent the areas of Stranton Cemetery and Summerhill Country Park in the town.

Anyone who sees Aaron is asked to call 999 or anyone who may have further information can call 101.

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