POLICE are becoming increasingly concerned for a missing 65-year-old man.
Barry Hopkins was last seen leaving home in Front Street, Shotton Colliery, at around 8.30am on Tuesday, March 22.
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He is described as white, of medium build and was last seen wearing a blue bomber style jacket, black trousers, a blue baseball cap and a face mask.
Mr Hopkins was seen walking in the direction of Peterlee but also previously lived in Stanley and could have taken a bus.
If you can help officers locate him, call 101.
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