Launceston Police are appealing for information to help locate a missing local man, thought to still be in the county.

 63 year old David Tew was reported missing from his home having left at around 8.30am on the morning of Tuesday, April 8.

He left driving a green Daewoo motor vehicle registered number S118BDV and is still believed to be in the force area.

There are concerns for David’s welfare as his disappearance is out of character.

David is described as a white man, 5’7” in height, of medium build with a short beard and thinning grey hair. He wears glasses and was last seen wearing a black jacket, white polo shirt, black jeans and brown Hush Puppy shoes.

Police are appealing for information to locate him and ask that if anyone sees David or his vehicle that they contact police on 101 quoting police reference 294 080414.