POLICE are appealing for the whereabouts of a missing Sunderland man.

Robert Hutchinson, 56, was last seen on Monday, June 23 by a family member in the Hendon area. He was reported missing on Thursday, June 26.

He is described as white 5ft 9ins tall, stocky build with grey short hair. He was last seen wearing knee length shorts and a short sleeved checked shirt. He has an ear piercing in his left ear.

Officers are carrying out enquiries in order to trace Robert and are asking him, or anyone who know's where he is to get in contact.

Anyone with information should ring Northumbria Police on 101 ext 69191 quoting reference 410 260614.