Police are appealing for information on a “vulnerable” Falmouth man who was last seen on Monday.

The alarm was raised when Luke Atkins, aged 35, failed to turn up for work on Tuesday. He is described as a white male, 5 feet 8 inches tall and of proportionate build. He has mousey blond, shoulder length hair that is balding on top, with a full beard. He may have been wearing a green hooded fleece and almost always wears his hood up or wears a sun hat. He may be carrying a black and red rucksack.

One notable characteristic of Luke is that he walks with a pronounced forward lean.

A police spokesperson said: “We are hopeful that Luke is somewhere in the Cornwall area and we would like the public to help us with information that can aid our search.

“We know he likes the coast so I would ask walkers and dog walkers in particular to be vigilant and report anything that may assist us.”

Anyone who believes they may have seen Luke is urged to contact the police by calling 101 and quoting log 673 of May 21, 2013.