Major Crime Unit takes over Wisbech missing man investigation

David Cross was reported missing on 4 February by staff at the Ferry Project, which helps homeless people in the Fenland district

Cambridgeshire Police's Major Crime Unit has taken over the investigation into a missing Wisbech man.

David Cross, of South Brink, was last seen on CCTV at 23:24 GMT on 31 January in the passageway by Nene Terrace and was reported missing on 4 February.

Det Insp Rich Stott said the force was "extremely concerned about David's whereabouts" and "the unexpected nature of his disappearance".

He said he had to consider whether the 35-year-old had come to harm.

David Cross was captured on CCTV

Mr Cross, originally from King's Lynn, Norfolk, has been described as slim, 5ft 10in tall with dark brown hair.

He was last seen wearing a grey or black hooded jumper, dark jeans and light trainers.

Mr Stott said: "We are extremely concerned about David's whereabouts and what may have happened to him, given the length of time he has been missing and the unexpected nature of his disappearance.

"We are keen to hear from anyone who has seen David since January 31 or has any information about his whereabouts. Any information, no matter how small, could prove crucial to finding him.

He was also seen on camera inside a shop

"As time goes on we have to consider all possibilities about what has happened to David and one of those lines of enquiry is that he may have come to harm."

Anyone with information has been asked to contact police on 101, via the Major Incident Public Portal or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111, or via its online reporting system.