Police are searching for a man missing from home after his ca found abandoned in Bickerton near Nantwich.
Michael Anthony Wardle, known locally as Tony, lives in the Cuddington area of Northwich.
The 50-year-old also has links to the Winsford and Crewe areas.
He was reported missing by a family member on Tuesday (August 20).
Tony was last seen at 6.50am on Monday (August 19) at the Pheasant pub near Tattenhall.
His car has since been found near to the Bickerton Poacher and searches to locate him are currently ongoing.
Tony is white, 5ft 10in, slim build and short brown/grey hair.
Chief Inspector Fez Khan said: “It has been over 24 hours since Tony was last seen and we are becoming increasingly concerned for his welfare.
“He was last seen in the Bickerton area, which is often used by people out walking.
“I urge anyone who is out in the area to keep an eye out for Tony.
“I would also like to appeal directly to Tony to get in touch to let us, and your family, know that you are safe.”
Anyone with any information in relation to Tony’s whereabouts is asked to call Cheshire Constabulary on 101, quoting incident IML 490688.
I walk Bickerton, Peckforton and Rawhead every week with my dogs and am looking out for this poor guy…. I really hope he’s found safe and I’m doing what I can to help with the search .