Concerns are growing for a missing man who has not been seen for almost a week.
Police are appealing for the public’s help to find Gary Hughes, from South Shields .
The 48-year-old was last seen at 4pm on Monday.
And police say they are now becoming 'increasingly concerned' about him.
Supt Brad Howe, of Northumbria Police is leading the search for Gary.
He said: "Enquires to locate Gary have been ongoing since he was reported missing. Gary is a vulnerable adult so it is really important that if anyone sees him or has information about where he may be, then please get in touch with officers.”
Gary is described as white, 5ft 9ins tall and of muscular build with black shaven hair.
When he was last seen he was wearing a black Addidas T-Shirt with jeans or blue tracksuit bottoms. He was carrying a bag containing a towel and swimming shorts.
Gary was last seen in the Hebburn area and was believed to be heading to Hebburn Swimming Pool.
Gary, or anyone who knows his whereabouts, is asked to call 101 quoting reference 1158 230419.
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