Police are searching for a 74-year-old man after he went missing from his home in Fairburn, in the Selby District.

Ernest Thorpe was last seen leaving the house at 8 am on Saturday, February 4 2023.

He is described as medium build, with grey hair. He was wearing a black coat, blue t-shirt, blue jeans, and carrying a khaki-coloured holdall-type bag.

Officers from North Yorkshire Police are very concerned for his welfare, and are searching for him.

If you know where Ernest is, please call 101 straight away - or dial 999 with an immediate sighting. Please quote reference number 12230021810.

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