Police have released a new image in the search for a missing pensioner who is now thought to have travelled by train to West Cornwall. 

Alvin Diaz, aged 72, was reported missing from his home in Brentor, in West Devon, on Wednesday last week, March 27. 

It is now believed that Alvin travelled by train to West Cornwall on that date, getting off at Penzance Railway Station.

A person, believed to be Alvin, was seen on CCTV at the station.

Falmouth Packet: The man believed to be Alvin caught on CCTV at Penzance StationThe man believed to be Alvin caught on CCTV at Penzance Station (Image: Devon and Cornwall Police)

Alvin is familiar with the Penzance, St Buryan, Mousehole and Marazion areas, as well as the Isles of Scilly from previous visits.

He has not been heard from since his disappearance and police are now appealing for anyone who may have seen Alvin to get in touch.

Alvin is described as a white man, around 5ft 9ins tall and of slim build. He is bald, with grey round the sides, and grey stubble.

He is believed to be wearing a jacket, navy blue trousers with a blue jumper.

He may be wearing a black woolly hat and Merrell trekking shoes. He may also be wearing blue rimmed glasses.

Falmouth Packet: Alvin was last seen on Wednesday, March 27Alvin was last seen on Wednesday, March 27 (Image: Devon and Cornwall Police)

A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police said: "Searches and enquiries are ongoing in the area in efforts to find Alvin, but we’re asking for the public to report any sightings or information which may help us."

Anyone who sees Alvin or knows of his whereabouts is asked to contact police on 999 quoting log 408 of 27 March.