POLICE are appealing for help in tracing a man missing from his home in Colchester.

POLICE are appealing for help in tracing a man missing from his home in Colchester.

Greg Potter, 30, was reported missing by his sister at 5.20am today .

Insp Chris Barker said: “We are growing increasingly concerned for Mr Potter and would ask for anyone who knows where he may be to contact us.

“This is out of character for him and extensive searches of the local area are being conducted to see if we can trace him."

Mr Potter is described as white, of slim build, 6ft 3ins tall, with cropped light brown hair and blue eyes.

Anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked to contact police at Colchester on 0300 333 4444.