POLICE are growing increasingly concerned about a man who has not been seen in more than two weeks.

An appeal has been made to try and find Keith Tait.

A Durham Police spokesperson said officers were becoming increasingly concenred for the 55-year-old's whereabouts. 

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Mr Tait was last seen in Durham on Monday, March 7, when he was walking down North Road towards Milburngate at about 11.30am.

The Northern Echo:

Mr Tait is described as white, of stocky build, around 5ft 8 and was last seen wearing a khaki green Motorhead jacket, black leather inner jacket, blue jeans and white trainers.

He has a strong North East accent, blue eyes, long grey hair and beard.

He has links to Consett, Blackhill and Chester-le-Street.

Anyone who has seen him is asked to contact Durham Police on 101.

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