POLICE are growing "increasingly concerned" for the welfare of a missing 50-year-old man.

Stephen Rankin, who also goes by the name Paul, was reported missing from the Liversedge area yesterday (Sunday, November 5) evening.

Enquiries suggest he may be in Great Horton, Cleckheaton, or Heckmondwike, and is likely to be seen on foot.   
 
He is described as a white male, approximately 5ft10, with light brown hair and of medium build.  
 
Stephen was last seen wearing a blue parka-style coat with a black fur hood, blue Adidas tracksuit bottoms and black trainers.  

Anyone who believes they may have seen Stephen or may know of his current whereabouts is asked to contact Kirklees District Police via 101LiveChat function on the website or by calling 101 quoting reference 1477 of 5 November.