POLICE are appealing for help to trace a missing 79-year-old man from Southwold.

David Franckeiss left his home in Mill Lane, Southwold to attend a doctors appointment yesterday afternoon.

He was last seen at the surgery around 5.30pm, but has not been seen since.

His vehicle was located yesterday at Southwold Harbour on Ferry Road. The police helicopter and the Coastguard Service have carried out extensive searches in the area where his vehicle was found, but are yet to trace Mr Franckeiss.

He is described as a white male, around 6’1” tall, with short, brown hair. When he was last seen, he was wearing brown corduroy trousers and a black coat.

Anyone who has seen Mr Franckeiss or has any information on where he may be is asked to contact Suffolk Police on 101.