POLICE are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of 73-year-old man who has been reported missing from the Torquay area.

Steven Pritchard was last seen in the Upton area of Torquay at around 7.15am today, Wednesday, March 4.

He is described as a white male of very slim build, with receding strawberry blond hair and is balding on top, has slight stubble and wears glasses. He is 5ft 9in tall.

Steven is believed to be wearing a red jumper, blue and white striped fleece, blue jeans and blue trainers with white trim.

He has links to Torbay and South Devon.

If you have seen Steven, or know of his whereabouts, please call police immediately on 999, quoting log number 122 of 4/3/26.