POLICE are growing increasingly concerned for the safety of a man who went missing from his home more than a week ago.
Derek Raymond Brinkley, 52, of Ripon, was last seen by his wife on January 12 and last had contact with her on January 14.
Police are concerned for his welfare as it is very much out of character for him to be out of contact for so long.
Mr Brinkley is believed to have taken his car with him, a blue Daewoo Matiz, registration W824 VHN.
He is described as 5ft 6in, of stocky build with short grey hair, blue eyes and a pale complexion. He was last seen wearing grey pin-striped trousers, a blue shirt, black jacket and black shoes.
Police are asking Mr Brinkley to contact them or his family to let them know he is safe.
And anyone who has seen a man matching the description, has seen his vehicle or knows of his whereabouts, is asked to contact police on 0845 6060 247.
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