CCTV images have been released of missing Northwich man Michael Price.

Searches for the 40-year-old carried out by various organisations and volunteer groups throughout the weekend have been unsuccessful.

The CCTV images released today show Michael inside Rudheath Post Office, Middlewich Road, shortly before 9.45am on Saturday, April 15, the day he went missing.

Michael, who resides in the Winnington area, is described as white, approximately 6’1” tall, of slim build with green eyes and short brown greying hair.

Ch Insp Simon Meegan, who is overseeing the search, said: “We are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of Michael who has now been missing for over a week.

“We are currently following a number of lines of enquiry and as part of the investigation I urge residents in the local area to search their sheds and outbuildings to see if there is any trace of Michael.

“I ask anyone who believes that they may have seen Michael, or anyone matching his description, to contact the team here at Northwich.

“I’d also like to appeal directly to Michael to ask him to contact us to let us know that you are okay.

“Your friends and family are worried about you and want to know that you are safe and well.”

The last confirmed sighting of Michael was on the morning of Saturday, April 15, when he was seen in the Shakespeare Close area of Rudheath and the adjacent rural area towards the Danefields estate.

He was seen wearing a green Henry Lloyd parka style top, blue jeans and blue trainers.

Throughout the weekend officers have been working closely with the National Police Air Support unit and the North West Underwater Search team.

Officers have also been supported by firefighters from the Water Rescue team at Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service along with a number of volunteers from Cheshire Search and Rescue team and Staffordshire Search and Rescue team.

Ch Insp Meegan added: “I would like to thank everyone who has assisted so far in the search for Michael.

“In particular I would like to acknowledge the dedication shown by all of the volunteers from the search and rescue teams, who have all used their own time to help in the search operation.”

Anyone within any information in relation to the whereabouts of Michael is asked to contact Cheshire Police on 101 quoting incident number 303 of April 16.

Information can also be passed anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.