POLICE are appealing for help in tracing a 39-year-old Hampshire man who has gone missing.

Stuart Crick, of Chineham, Basingstoke, was last seen leaving his home just after 9am yesterday.

A police spokesperson said: "We, and his family, are concerned for his welfare and are now asking members of the public to report any sightings of him to us."

Stuart is described as white, about 6ft 2in, stocky to average build with brown hair and a large, brown scruffy beard.

When last seen he was wearing a knee-length brown fabric coat, tracksuit bottoms and white Reebok trainers.

He may have also been wearing a white face mask with a dark pattern and could have been carrying a large black and red vape.

Anyone with information can contact police on 101, quoting reference number. 44210022468.