POLICE are becoming increasingly concerned about a vulnerable pensioner who has gone missing in Essex.

James Hore

POLICE are becoming increasingly concerned about a vulnerable pensioner who has gone missing in Essex.

Nelson Le-Chalmers, who has serious health problems and is thought to be depressed, went missing on Tuesday.

The 82-year-old, who lives in the village of Fordham, near Colchester, is 5ft 5ins, slim and has grey, thinning, receding hair and was wearing glasses.

When he was last seen he was wearing a blue and red checked shirt and navy trousers.

His black J-reg BMW, registration J504 CYX, is also missing.

Anyone with information about Mr Le-Chalmers should call Colchester police on 0300 333 4444.