POLICE are trying to locate Lawrence Grech who is missing from the Basildon area.

The 61-year-old is a white man with tanned skin, he is around 5ft 8ins tall, of medium build and wearing a grey tracksuit.

A statement from Essex Police says: "We are worried about him and want to make sure he is okay.

"If you have seen him, or know where he is, then please do contact us and quote incident 920 of 21 August.

"Anyone with information should contact us as soon as possible.

"You can let us know by submitting a report on our website where you can use our online Live Chat service available Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) between 10am-9pm.

"Visit https://www.essex.police.uk/digital101to find out more about our website reporting services. Alternatively, you can call us on 101.

"If you would like to make an anonymous report, you can contact independent charity Crimestoppers on Twitter at @CrimestoppersUK, by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111."