Tom Jennings: search continues for missing Portslade man

Police say they are "desperate" to find Tom Jennings who was last seen on Thursday.

It is believed the 27-year-old planned to travel to the B&Q store in Shoreham.

He was seen exiting the 1A bus in Boundary Road, Portslade, at about 9am on Thursday and has not been seen since.

Police are continuing to search for missing man Tom Jennings from Portslade

Amid search efforts yesterday, his mother Sarah Jennings issued a statement.

It read: "Please help us get Tom home safely. We are so worried and we’re missing him."

• READ MORE: Portslade man’s family thanks community for support after several possible sightings

Anyone who sees Tom, who is also known as Tom Wright, is being urged to dial 999 immediately.

Investigating Officer PC Lisa Morrison of the Sussex Police missing persons team said: "Our concerns for Tom are growing and we are desperate to find him.

"He’s not made contact with his family since he was last seen.

Police are continuing to search for missing man Tom Jennings from Portslade

"Tom is described as 6ft tall, of heavy build and with blond hair.

"It is unknown what he was last seen wearing but he could be wearing a dark-coloured 3/4-length coat.

"We are asking everyone in the Brighton and Hove, and Shoreham, areas to keep an eye out for Tom when you are out and about.

"If you think you see Tom please dial 999 immediately."