POLICE are appealing for the public to help them find York man Michael McLaren, who has been missing from his home since Wednesday.

The unemployed 40-year-old, who has family in the Burnholme area, has not been seen since and officers are concerned for his welfare.

Mr McLaren, who is known as Mike, is described as white, 6ft 2in tall, of proportionate build, with short dark brown hair.

He wears glasses and was last seen wearing a brown zip-up jacket, brown jeans and trainers.

Anyone with any information about his whereabouts should phone York Police on 0845 60 60 24 7.

Updated: 09:58 Saturday, November 06, 2004