Police appeal to the public for help finding a missing South Tyneside man
Officers are appealing for help to find a missing South Tyneside man.
Northumbria Police are appealing to members of the public for help in finding missing Stephen Lincoln, from South Shields.
The 46-year-old was last seen leaving Superdrug, on King Street, in South Shields town centre on Monday, December 15.
Officers and Stephen’s family are growing increasingly concerned for his welfare, with extensive inquiries ongoing to find him.
Stephen is described as a white man, 5ft 10in tall with short, dark, receding hair.
Police say that he was last seen wearing a dark coat with an orange hoodie underneath, dark jeans and shoes with a red sole.
They’ve also confirmed that he wears glasses and was carrying a black gym bag.
Officers have released images of Stephen, including a CCTV image of him in the South Shields area on Monday.
Stephen, or anyone with information relating to his whereabouts, should send Northumbria Police a direct message on social media or use the live chat and report forms on the Force’s website.
If you are unable to contact police via those ways, then you should call 101.
Anyone with information should quote the reference number: NP-20251215-0793.
Northumbria Police have confirmed on Friday, December 19, that Stephen has been found.