BY IAN CROUCH

Police are asking for our help to find a man who’s gone missing from the Newcastle area.

54-year-old Gavin Wellard was last seen at about 5.00pm on Friday and there are concerns for his welfare because he has a number of health conditions.

Gavin’s described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 170cm tall with a medium build, short brown hair and unshaven.

Anyone with information is urged to call Newcastle Police or Crime Stoppers.

Missing man: Gavin Wellard