Police ask public to search sheds for missing man

Manuel Pereira, 62, was reported to police as missing in the early hours of Monday

Police searching for a missing man have asked the public to look for him in sheds and outbuildings.

Manuel Pereira, 62, was reported missing in the early hours of Monday and Norfolk Police is concerned for his welfare.

The force said it had searched through CCTV filmed in the area around Nelson Road Central in Great Yarmouth.

Anyone who has seen Mr Pereira or has any information about where he may be is asked to contact Norfolk Police on 101.

He is described as black, bald, of slim build, and about 5ft 11in (1.80m) tall.

It is believed he was wearing a knee-length black padded coat over a blue Tommy Hilfiger coat, a red and white T-shirt, blue jeans, grey Adidas trainers, and possibly a black hat.

Insp Louise Wicks, who is leading the search, said police believed Mr Pereira was on foot, but were investigating whether he could have travelled outside the area.

“We have been out looking for Manuel overnight and today and it is very concerning that there has been no sign of him," she said.

“We have carried out searches of the area around his home in Nelson Road Central, checked CCTV, and made house-to-house inquiries but there have been no sightings since he left his home at around 03:50 BST.

“I would urge anyone who has seen him to get in touch and also to review any doorbell or dashcam footage that could help us to locate him.”