Shiremoor man, 35, who had not been heard from for more than 24 hours found safe and well

Nicole Goodwin

5 September 2024 at 3:20 am·1-min read

Police arrested a man near to St Mary's Lighthouse — -Credit: (Image: Newcastle Chronicle)

A man who had not been heard from for more than 24 hours has been found safe and well.

Police and the family of Curtis Lee, 35, were growing increasingly concerned for his welfare.

He was last seen in the Bayfield area of Shiremoor, North Tyneside, at around midday on Tuesday and had not been heard from since.

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Extensive searches were carried out to to locate Curtis and police appealed to the public for information on his whereabouts to ensure he is safe and well. He was believed to have been travelling in a black Cupra Leon or on foot.

On Thursday morning, Northumbria Police confirmed that Curtis had been found safe and well.

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