Police have made a renewed appeal for information about a man last seen in October but reported missing just before Christmas.
Gary Patterson, described as a “high risk” missing person, has links to the Larne and Belfast areas, police said.
The PSNI said there was increasing concern for the 45-year-old’s welfare and are appealing to anyone with information to come forward.
“At the start of the new year, we are renewing our appeal for information on the whereabouts of 45-year-old Gary Patterson, who was last seen in Larne on Saturday, October 12 2024,” a PSNI spokesperson said.
“Gary was reported missing on Friday, December 20 and has links to the Larne and Belfast areas.
“He has dark hair and when last seen, he had a thick moustache and was wearing a distinctive yellow and black check-patterned coat with dark blue jeans, hiking/walking boots and a black beanie hat.
“We are growing increasingly concerned for Gary’s wellbeing and would ask that anyone who has seen him, or who may have information which may help us to locate him, contact police on 101, quoting reference 530 of 20/12/24.”
His brother Simon has spoken of his family’s ongoing search for “vulnerable” Gary posts to social media.
Mr Patterson said he and other relatives spent the days before Christmas searching streets both in Larne and in Belfast city centre after hearing of potential sightings, and have spoken with members of Belfast’s homeless community in a bid to see if anyone recognised him.