Update: 

Essex Police have confirmed the man has been located safely. 

 

POLICE are growing concerned for a missing man after he was last seen two days ago. 

Joe Badcock, 26, is missing from his home in Harlow and was last seen in the town at 4pm on Tuesday. 

Essex Police have released an appeal to the public for anyone with any information to get in contact. 

He is described as 5ft 9ins in height, of medium build and with brown hair. 

Officers hope to find him to make sure he is okay. 

A spokesman for Essex Police said: "We’re appealing for the public’s help to find Joe Badcock who’s missing from his home in Harlow.

"Joe was last seen in the town by a friend at 4pm on Tuesday (10 January).

"We’re really concerned for his welfare, and we want to locate him as soon as possible to make sure he is OK.

"The 26-year-old is 5ft 8ins tall, of medium build with brown hair.

"It is not clear what clothes he is wearing.

"Anyone who knows where Joe is or has information which would help us find him should call us immediately on 101."