POLICE are appealing for help to trace a man who went missing from his home in the early hours of Wednesday morning

Stephen Woolley, aged 55, was reported missing from his home in Kidderminster at 1.20am on Wednesday morning.

He was last seen when he went to bed at around 10.15pm.

His family are growing increasingly concerned for his welfare.

Stephen's wife Carol Woolley said: "We miss Stephen so terribly, and can't describe how worried we are. Our boys Matthew and Daniel have been out searching day and night.

He could be anywhere so it's important that we find his car. We would urge everyone to check their streets and ask anyone who has seen it to get in touch the with the police. He has no money, no phone and always carries a water bottle, which he is missing. Stephen please come home, the whole family is missing you."

Stephen is believed to be driving a silver Vauxhall Zafira, similar to the one pictured, with the registration GJ52 FBX.

He is described as white, around 5ft 6", with short dark hair and a short grey beard.

He usually wears dark rimmed glasses, and is believed to be wearing a black coat, a fabric fur lined bomber jacket, black jeans and a navy blue or black fleece.

Anyone with information about Stephen's whereabouts is urged to contact West Mercia Police on 101.

Alternatively contact the missing people charity on 116 000.