AN urgent appeal has been launched to help police track a missing man who may be in Colchester.

Christopher Parry, 54, was last seen at about 6.20am on Friday February 27 when he left his son’s flat in Solihull.

He was reported missing the following day when he failed to return home from a job interview.

An unemployed solicitor, Mr Parry has ties to the Colchester area and police have launched an appeal for information from anyone who may have seen him.

Christopher Parry is described as white, 6ft 2ins tall, and broad. He has brown eyes and short grey-white hair.

At the time of his disappearance it is believed he was wearing a dark suit.

Insp Adrian Taylor, from Solihull Police is leading the search.

He said: "To disappear like this is out of character for Christopher and we, like his family and friends, are concerned for his welfare.”

Anyone with information should call police on 101.