The family of missing Workington man Nicholas Degraff have issued an appeal to the public to help find him.
Cumbria Constabulary and Nicholas’ family are keen to hear from anyone who may have any information about the 23-year-old’s disappearance.
He was last seen in Great Clifton on December 12 and the alarm was raised when his dog was found running loose by the river.
Mass searches were launched by emergency services including police, Coastguard, mountain rescue teams and members of the community also joined in.
Nicholas’ coat was found in the river and his dog’s lead was also recovered, but so far there has been no sign of Nicholas himself.
His sister Charlotte Degraff told Cumbria Crack: “As a family, we have definitely not given up looking for Nic, the police are still in contact with us doing what they can and West Cumbria Missing Persons Search and Rescue are still actively out searching daily.
“We would still like the public to be aware that Nic is missing, especially so that they are wary when out walking by the river from Workington to Clifton and any of the coastal areas.
“His welding mask is still missing which is a key piece of evidence (he had this in a white Aldi carrier bag). As a family, we are also looking into other resources with the gofundme money that was raised.”
The fundraiser has so far brought in more than £18,000.
Charlotte added: “If there was anyone who spoke to Nic in the early hours of December 12 that has not already told us, please come forward as this could be vital information.”
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.
