Police have released CCTV images as part of a fresh appeal in a bid to trace a missing man from Cumbria.
Frederick Cox, 58, of Carlisle was initially reported missing on Friday December 17. He is described as being 5ft 10 inches tall, of slim build with short brown hair.
It is understood he may be in the Northumbria Police area and officers are now asking for the public's help after he was last sighted in the Westerhope area of Newcastle.
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Images taken from CCTV footage show Frederick entering the Maid Marion shop on West Avenue in Westerhope at around 3.30pm on Friday 17 December.
Superintendent Craig Metcalfe, of Northumbria Police, said: “Our officers have been carrying out a number of enquiries to locate Frederick and ensure that he is safe and well.
“Since our earlier appeal, we have discovered recent CCTV footage that shows Frederick entering the Maid Marion shop on West Avenue in Westerhope, Newcastle at around 3.30pm on Friday 17 December.
“We believe this is the last sighting of Frederick and it is likely that Frederick will be wearing this clothing should he be sighted again. Therefore, we are further appealing to the public for their help in sharing these images and reporting any further information.
“Anybody who believes they have seen somebody matching Frederick’s description, or who have heard from him, are urged to get in touch with police.”
