Russell Bohling is from West Ella in East Yorkshire and was last seen by his family on Tuesday.

A Humberside Police spokesman said he had access to a holiday home in Ravenscar.

He added: "His car was discovered at the car park at Bempton Cliffs and police are appealing for help in finding him. Land and sea searches are being carried out to try to locate him. This is totally out of character for Russell and his family are growing concerned for his safety." He is described as white, about 5ft 8in tall, with a medium build, short straight brown hair. He was last seen wearing a black Ben Sherman jacket, blue jeans and black leather trainers. The spokesman added that Mr Bohling suffered from communication difficulties.

Officers are appealing for Mr Bohling, or anyone with any information about his whereabouts, to contact Humberside Police on 0845 6060222 and quote log 55 03/03/10.