A 60 year old man from St Albans has been missing for five days*.

Gerard Smith was last seen on February 17 at 1.15pm and police are appealing to members of the public to help trace him.

He was wearing a black rain coat, dark coloured jeans, a burgundy jumper and beige walking boots.

It is believed he has links with Welwyn and may have travelled to London.

Anyone who has seen Gerard or who knows of his whereabouts, please call the Herts Police in the non-emergency number 101.

*Gerard has since been found