Police are searching for a man who was last seen at his home at midnight on Thursday.
Andrew Iredale, 67, lives in the village of Commondale on the North Yorkshire Moors west of Whitby.
A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “Police are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of Andrew and are using extensive resources and specialist search tools to try and find him.”
Commondale, North Yorkshire
Andrew is described as
- white
- of slim build
- 5ft 7in tall
- with short grey hair
- and a large grey beard.
He was last seen wearing a green fleece, a coat and trousers which are both camouflage and black leather boots.
Andrew is a keen walker who has previously walked to York and Peterborough. He often avoids human interaction and prefers to walk across fields to stay clear of roads.
Officers are now appealing to the public for any information or sightings which will assist their search. If you have any information please call North Yorkshire Police on 101. Any immediate sightings of Andrew should be reported on 999.
Please quote reference number 12230209572.