Police are becoming increasingly concerned for the safety of a 59-year-old man who has been missing for five days.

Alan Douglas was last seen at his home in Littleworth Road in Benson last Thursday.

The police helicopter has been used to search the area but he has not been traced.

Mr Douglas is described as white, between 5ft 10ins and 5ft 11ins, medium build with short cropped grey hair and brown eyes.

He wears silver rimmed spectacles and was last seen wearing a black hooded waterproof jacket and dark bottoms.

Det Insp Kevin Elkins said: “We have carried out extensive enquiries to try and establish Mr Douglas’ whereabouts.

“Police officers and the helicopter have searched areas surrounding Benson but nobody has seen him or knows of his whereabouts.

“Have you seen a man matching his description? Did you see a man walking in Benson late on Thursday evening?

Anyone with information should contact police on 08458 505505 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.