RELATIVES of Barry Higgs-Collier, missing since July 31, have renewed their appeal for information regarding his whereabouts.
Mr Higgs-Collier's sister, Christie Lee Donaghy, said: "Barry was known to be in the Wentwood Forest area on the morning he went missing -the 31st July- at approx 9am.
"This is totally out of character for Barry, including not turning up for work.
"We know that morning he was driving a silver Skoda.
"The police have been searching the forest including mountain rescue and us as a family. We just hope someone has seen him and he’s found safe."
In an earlier statement, Gwent Police said "Barry (aged 44) is described as a white with blue eyes and short brown hair.
"He has a freckled complexion and a scar on his left cheek.
"Barry has a dragon tattoo on his left upper arm and was last seen wearing a blue T-shirt, blue jeans and red Adidas trainers.
"Anyone with information relating to his whereabouts is asked to call Gwent Police on 101, quoting log 173 1/8/18."
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