A widespread search has been launched for a missing North Tyneside man who hasn't been in touch with his family for more than a month.
On November 7, Neil Border told his family that he would be going away - but he has not been heard from since.
Now, over a month later, his loved ones have expressed their growing concern for his safety and welfare - leading Northumbria Police to launch an ongoing search to locate him.
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Northumbria Police is now urging members of the public who might have any information about Neil's whereabouts to get in touch.
Neil is described as a 25-year-old white male, who is 6ft with long brown hair and a beard, and is also known to wear glasses.
It is reported that he may have been wearing a grey jacket and carrying a black bag with a red trim.
Neil also has a large distinguishable tattoo on his forearm which can be seen below.
A spokesperson for Northumbria Police, said: "Searches are ongoing to locate Neil, and we are now asking anybody who believes they have seen him to come forward.
"You can get in touch by contacting us via the ‘Tell Us Something’ page of our website or by calling 101 quoting reference number M010874/21."
