POLICE looking for missing student teacher Nicholas Harper are continuing their searches in the Helmsley area.
Nicholas, 50, from Pickering, was last seen when he left for his work placement on the morning of Thursday, February 7, but he did not arrive.
His vehicle was later found at Cowhouse Wood, north of Helmsley.
A police drone and a helicopter are assisting the search in the Helmsley Moor area and along the Cleveland Way.
Nicholas is described as white, 5ft 5ins tall and of stocky build with dark brown short hair and a full beard.
He was last seen wearing a three-piece suit and shirt.
If anyone believes they have seen Nicholas, or has any information that could help the search, phone North Yorkshire Police on 101, quoting incident number 12190023491.
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