POLICE are appealing for help in tracing a 53-year-old male who was reported missing at midday on Sunday.

Laurence Cawley

POLICE are appealing for help in tracing a 53-year-old male who was reported missing at midday on Sunday.

Matthew Howard of Bury St Edmunds, has recently left his old address and his current whereabouts are unknown.

His family are concerned he may now be living on the streets.

Mr Howard was last spotted in Bury St Edmunds town centre two weeks ago.

He is described as white, 5ft 9in, of medium build, with brown hair and a beard. He is also known to wear glasses.

Officers are concerned for his welfare as Matthew has never been missing before and it is felt that this is out of character.

Police are asking Mr Howard, or anyone who may know where he is, to contact Sgt Vincent Williams or the duty sergeant at Bury police on 01284 774100.