POLICE are appealing for information to help trace a man who has gone missing in Leeds with concerns for his welfare.

Mark Smith, 41, has links to Keighley and was reported missing yesterday after last being seen at 8.10am on Wednesday in Beeston.

He is described as 5ft 8ins tall and slim build, with short black hair and a goatee beard.

He was last seen wearing a checked flat cap, a navy blue jacket with pink ‘brsk’ logo on it, a black and red hoody, and brown walking boots.

He is wearing a navy blue jacket with a brsk logo on it.

He had a brown Staffordshire terrier dog with him, which has a black and white harness with a metal chain lead, although often walks off the lead.

Mark also has connections to the Armley and Huddersfield areas.

Detective Inspector Richard Holmes, of Leeds District CID, said: “There are concerns for Mark’s welfare and we need to locate him as soon as possible and check that he is okay.

“We would like to hear from anyone who has seen him or who has any information that could assist in tracing him.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Leeds District CID via 101 quoting log number 1092 of October 14 or online via www.westyorkshire.police.uk/101livechat