Police believe a missing man could be in Peterborough – as officers think he is walking from York to the south coast of England.

Jamie Foster (34) was last seen at around 11pm on Sunday 5 July in the Hob Moor area of Acomb in York.

North Yorkshire Police said: “Following extensive enquiries in York and the Doncaster area of South Yorkshire, where Jamie is thought to have passed through on Tuesday (7 July), it is believed that he could be walking to Kent on the south coast of England.

“As well as neighbouring policing areas, North Yorkshire Police has alerted the Greater Manchester, West Midlands, Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Suffolk, the Met, City of London, Devon and Cornwall, Hampshire, and Kent forces to look out for him over the coming days and weeks.”

Have you seen missing 34 year-old Jamie Foster?

placeholder image — Have you seen missing 34 year-old Jamie Foster?

Cambridgeshire Police said it is thought he could be in Peterborough.

He is described as white, 185cm tall and of slim build. He has shoulder length brown hair and fair complexion.

When Jamie was last seen he was wearing a red long sleeved top, blue jeans and trainers and had a bandanna on his head.

He was carrying a backpack with clothing so may have changed what he is wearing.

Police said it is understood that Jamie likes to visit churches when he is out walking.

British Transport Police is also assisting on the off chance that Jamie uses the rail network.

A spokesperson for Yorkshire Police said: “If you see a man matching Jamie's appearance, please make a report to North Yorkshire Police as soon as possible so we can make sure he is safe.

“Please call North Yorkshire Police on 101 quoting reference 12260126753.”