Cops searching for a missing Durham dad have released CCTV of his last known sighting in a city centre Tesco store.

Fifty-three-year-old Paul was last seen in the Tesco Express off Durham’s Market Square on Monday (November 11) and has not been heard from since.

A major search is underway with police scouring hours of CCTV and conducting house-to-house enquiries with mountain rescue teams also called in.

Paul's family have released pictures of him in the hope someone will recognise him.Paul's family have released pictures of him in the hope someone will recognise him. (Image: DURHAM CONSTABULARY) He was wearing a grey M&S jumper, blue jeans, and a black Mountain Warehouse jacket when he was last seen between 3pm and 3.15pm.

His family has released a new picture of him in the hope someone may recognise him.

He is described as white, 5ft 11inches tall, of slim build with brown hair, grey stubble, and glasses.

Paul was last seen in Durham on Monday November 11, between 3pm and 3.15pm.Paul was last seen in Durham on Monday November 11, between 3pm and 3.15pm. (Image: DURHAM CONSTABULARY)Anyone who has seen Paul is urged to call police on 101.

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