AN appeal for information has today been made by police in a bid to trace an Ipswich man who has been missing for nearly a month.

AN appeal for information has today been made by police in a bid to trace an Ipswich man who has been missing for nearly a month.

Derek Atkinson, 51, of Old Norwich Road, was reported missing by his 16-year-old daughter at 11am on December 13.

Mr Atkinson is described as white, 6ft, of broad build and with black collar length hair. It is not known what he was wearing at the time of his disappearance.

Anyone who may have information on his whereabouts, or Mr Atkinson himself, is asked to contact the duty sergeant at Ipswich Police on 01473 613500 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.

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