Concern is growing for the well-being of Fredrick Edgar, a 50-year-old man who has not been seen since earlier this month.
It was last seen on 1st August on Jubilee Road in Whitehaven, but now believed to be in the northeast.
Fredrick is described as 5ft 9in with short black hair.
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Northumbria Police as well as North Yorkshire Police shared Cumbria Police’s call to locate Fredrick after it was suggested he may be in the North East.
Anyone with information should contact the police on 101.
Agents would also like to urge Fredrick to contact this number if he sees this call.
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