by Chloe St John
The family of a missing Belfast man are growing increasingly concerned for his welfare.
Melvin Watson was last seen at Russel's shop on the Newtownards Road in the east of the city shortly before 10 on Thursday night.
The 42 year old had been speaking to someone on the phone around the same time.
Anyone with information on Melvin's whereabouts is being urged to contact police.
Police said, "The last confirmed sighting of 42 year Melvin Watson was at the Russell’s Shop 4U on Newtownards Road at around 9.55pm on Thursday. He was last spoken to on the phone at around the same time."
(Missing man, Melvin Watson)
Inspector Anne McCourt said, “It is extremely out of character for Melvin not to be in touch with his family and they are growing concerned."
"If you can help us find him and bring him home for Christmas, please call 101, quoting reference 1700 19/12/19.”
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