POLICE are anxious to trace a depressed man who has been reported missing from home.

Joe Wakefield, 62, from the Branksome area of Darlington, is said to be very vulnerable and depressed.

He was last seen at 1pm on Bank Holiday Monday in Woodland Road.

He was reported missing from home on May 8.

The odd-job man is know to frequent the High Force and Low Force areas of Middleton-in-Teesdale.

Anyone with any information about his whereabouts is asked to contact the duty inspector at Darlington police station, on (01325) 467681.