Cleveland Police has issued an appeal to find a missing man, who may be in the Skinningrove area of Redcar and Cleveland.

Steven Leather, 59, who is from Barnsley, in South Yorkshire, was last seen in the nearby Rotherham area on Monday, June 10.

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Police have now received information to suggest he may be in the Skinningrove area of Cleveland and may have been using a blue Audi Q5.

He is described as white, about 5ft 9ins, and of slim build.

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Mr Leather has light grey stubble and a balding head.

Officers are said to be concerned as to his welfare and have asked him, or anyone who may know of his whereabouts, to contact Cleveland Police.

Calls should be made using the 101 line, quoting reference number SE24115502.