The family of a Workington man who has been missing for over a week said they have been overwhelmed by the community’s support.
Nicholas Degraff was last seen last Sunday, December 12, in Great Clifton at around 5am.
He was with his dog.
He didn’t reach home and the alarm was raised at 12.40pm.
The dog was found running loose,
Since then, extensive searches of the area between Great Clifton and Workington have been made by emergency services and friends, family and concerned members of the community.
A public search was set up on Saturday and divers and police dogs were also scheduled to return to the area.
Late last week, his jacket and his dog lead were found.
Louise Waite, his cousin, posted on Facebook: “Thank you so much for your help this week looking for our Nic.
“We have been overwhelmed by the support our family have received the amount of people that have made the time every day has been incredible.
“Thank you everyone we really appreciate everything you have and are still doing. Please if you know anything let us know.”
Anyone who has knowledge of Nicholas’ whereabouts is urged to call 999.
Nicholas is described as 5ft 10in, of slim build and with short, brown hair.
He has tattoos on his face and neck with spacer ear piercings.
He was last seen wearing a black jacket, black jogging bottoms, work boots and carrying an Iceland carrier bag.
Nicholas also had in his possession a 3M SPEED GLAS black welding mask – likely carried in a bag – which would be quite distinctive if found, police said.
Anyone with any other information is urged to report it at www.cumbria.police.uk/reportit or call 101.
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