Police are urgently appealing to the public after a 50-year-old man from Stockton has gone missing.

Matthew Jones, aged 50 from Stockton has not been seen since Tuesday, December 19 and officers are concerned for his welfare.

The Northern Echo: Matthew Jones aged 50 has been missing from Stockton for nine days

He is described as a white male, 6ft tall, stocky build with dark brown hair which is tied back in a ponytail, a beard and facial hair.

Cleveland Police have said he sometimes wears a cap and may also have his dog with him, a small white and tan Jack Russell terrier.

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Matthew may also be driving a grey Peugeot 2008.

A spokesperson from Cleveland Police said: “Anyone who may have seen Matthew or may know of his whereabouts is asked to contact Cleveland Police on 101, quoting incident reference number 252579.”