POLICE officers continue to search for a North Yorkshire man who has been missing for more than a month.

North Yorkshire Police said enquiries are continuing to help find missing Whitby man Christopher Roberts.

A police spokesperson said: "The 59-year-old was last seen on Tuesday August 29 when he was discharged from Scarborough Hospital. It is believed he left hospital wearing trousers and a hospital gown.

"Christopher is described as white, short grey hair, around 5ft 6in tall, slim build and he has blue eyes.

York Press: Christopher Roberts was last seen when he was discharged from Scarborough Hospital on August 29Christopher Roberts was last seen when he was discharged from Scarborough Hospital on August 29 (Image: North Yorkshire Police)

"As well as the Whitby area, he has links to Brighton, Portsmouth and Scotland."

Anyone who has any information which would help officers to locate him is asked to dial 101 and speak to the Force Control Room.

Anyone who has an immediate sighting of Christopher is advised not to approach him, but to report it to police on 999.

Quote reference number 12230181897 when providing details.