Urgent appeal to find missing man as police grow 'increasingly concerned'

Officers have issued an urgent appeal for information to help find a man missing from the Whitby area.

Peter Coleman aged 48 from Aislaby, Sleights, has not been since 12.30pm yesterday (Wednesday, September 28) and officers are becoming increasingly concerned for his welfare.

He was last seen near some woods close to Aislaby.

Peter is described as white, 6ft tall, of large build with grey hair. When he was last seen he was wearing a black zip up cardigan, blue jeans and brown shoes.

Anyone with any information is asked to get in touch with police.

Dial 101, press one and pass information to the North Yorkshire Police force control room.

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