Police have launched an appeal to locate a man in his 20s who hasn't been seen for five days.

24-year-old Adam Garside was last seen on Rievaulx Avenue in Billingham at approximately 4.15pm on September 9.

Adam is described as white, around 5’10” with dark brown hair and of a stocky build. 

Adam Garside, 24.Adam Garside, 24. (Image: CLEVELAND POLICE)

He was last seen dressed all in black and carrying a backpack.

A full statement from Cleveland Police reads: "Police are appealing to members of the public for help in finding a missing 24-year-old man from Colsterdale Close in Billingham.

"Adam Garside was last seen on Rievaulx Avenue in the town at approximately 4.15pm on Monday 9 September.

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"He is described as white, around 5’10” with dark brown hair and of a stocky build. Adam was last seen dressed all in black and carrying a backpack."

PC Lough added: “While we are continuing to search the area, I am encouraging anyone who thinks they may have seen Adam, or know of his whereabouts, to please contact us as soon as possible.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Cleveland Police on 101 quoting 176551.