Police are appealing for information to locate a man who has been reported missing from Gloucester.

Officers are concerned for the welfare of 37-year-old Jan who has not been seen since last Thursday (5 September).

Jan has a transient lifestyle and lives in a tent along the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal, near to Sainsbury’s, but his disappearance is out of character.

He is described as being 5ft 11ins, of a slim build, has dark hair which may be scruffy and missing teeth.

It is unknown what Jan may be wearing.

Anyone who has seen Jan or knows of his whereabouts is asked to call police on 101 quoting incident 389 of 10 September. Please dial 999 if he is present at the time.

You can also give information through the Missing People charity on 116 000 or you can find out more information through the charity’s website www.missingpeople.org.uk