Police in Durham is growing 'increasingly concerned' for the welfare of a missing 50-year-old man, who disappeared over two weeks ago. 

Officers searching for John Clayton, 50, have urgently appealed to find out his whereabouts after sharing his image online in an attempt to bring him home. 

Mr Clayton was last seen on the morning of Tuesday, June 14 as he left his home in Durham to go to work.

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The 50-year-old is described as white with brown and grey hair and was last seen wearing a blue fleece, cargo pants, dark t-shirt and Timberland style boots, he is also known to drive a black Ford Fiesta.

Anyone who knows of his whereabouts is asked to contact PC Wilson from Durham City response team on 101.

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