POLICE have made a direct appeal to the public to assist in the search of a missing 85-year-old man. 

North Wales Police say they continue to "meticulously" search for 85-year-old George Fewtrell, who remains missing from home.

The last confirmed sighting police have of him on CCTV is at 2.11am on Wednesday, June 26, walking along the pavement opposite the Texaco fuel station on Holway Road, Holywell.

Following further enquiries to locate George today, Detective Inspector Chris Owen is now making a direct appeal to the public to ask for their assistance.

“I am specifically asking for any houses or businesses with CCTV cameras in the below mapped area to please check your footage,” DI Owen said.

The area police are asking residents to assist in the searchThe area police are asking residents to assist in the search (Image: NWP)

“Whilst my dedicated team are following the trail of known sightings, the assistance from the public in proactively checking cameras will greatly assist us.

“This community effort will hopefully bring us closer to our goal of locating George and returning him to his family.

“I am specifically asking for footage from 2am on Wednesday, June 26th until 2am on Thursday, June 27th. This information will be crucial in driving and focussing our ongoing investigation.

“My team continues to liaise with and support George’s family who are fully updated on the search efforts.”