THE mysterious disappearance of a North-East pensioner is to be featured on national television next week.

Cleveland Police are becoming increasingly concerned about 82-year-old George Winter, from Redcar, who disappeared from his home in the town three weeks ago.

The BBC daytime programme Crimewatch UK Daily plans to feature Mr Winter in its Monday edition in the hope that someone somewhere will recall seeing him during that time.

Mr Winter was last seen on Sunday, January 22, and is thought to be in a confused state. A search using RAF helicopters and the lifeboat crew from Redcar has been under way, but there is still no sign of Mr Winter.

Anyone with information is asked to call Cleveland Police on (01642) 326326