Updated: Police helicopter joins search after vulnerable man, 81, goes missing in York

Police have issued an urgent appeal to find a man missing in York.

Brian Gordon Warriss, 81, was last seen at his home in Aldwark, north of York, at about 4.45pm this afternoon.

Described by police as vulnerable, Mr Warriss is slim, has blue eyes and a grey moustache. 

He was last seen wearing a red fleece, blue trousers and a red hat.

Officers are carrying out extensive searches in and around Aldwark, as police are very concerned for his welfare. The police helicopter is in the area and assisting the search.

Anyone who sees Mr Warriss, or knows where he is, is asked to contact North Yorkshire Police as a matter of urgency on 101, quoting log 387 of today.