Police have issued a new appeal for the public's help tracing a man who has been missing from his Wickford home for more than a week.

Stephen Rider, 58, has been missing since about 1.30pm on Monday, May 11.

The most recent reported sighting of him was in Canvey Way at about 5.30pm this Monday, May 18.

Stephen is described as 5ft 10ins tall, of stocky build and has a beard.

He was captured on CCTV outside his home wearing a green coat, green waterproof trousers and green wellington boots.

He is also carrying a large rucksack and sleeping bag.

Anybody who knows of Stephen’s whereabouts is asked to call Essex Police on 101.

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