Family of missing Beccles man Mark Mayston make appeal

Mark Mayston, 59, was last seen in Beccles at about 8.30am on Tuesday, March 28. 

Mr Mayston's sister-in-law, Terri Playford, said: "We are all very concerned about his welfare, it is heartbreaking, my sister and his two girls need him home as soon as possible.

"It is the not knowing which is so painful, it has left us so distraught.

"We all just want him home and miss him dearly."

Mark Mayston has been described as loving and kind (Image: Submitted)

The family of Mr Mayston say they are "so grateful" for the support and help they have received from the community.

His sister-in-law added: "On behalf of my sister, she and I would like to thank everyone for all their kind support and help in the search to find him, we are so grateful to everyone's efforts.

"Everyone loves Mosey, he is just so well-liked and kind."

Mr Mayston, a father of two girls, is known to walk in rural marshland and wooded areas of north Suffolk. 

His family has said he was last seen near the Spinney on Lowestoft Road at 9.30am on March 28.

Police also say he was seen in the Station Road and Gosford area of Beccles at about 8.30am on the same day.

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Mr Mayston is white, approximately 6ft 1ins tall, and was last seen wearing a black jacket, a green polo shirt, black trousers and a black hat with fur sides. 

When he was last seen he was believed to be carrying a black rucksack with white writing.

People are being urged to check outbuildings or sheds in case Mr Mayston has used them to take shelter. 

Anyone who has seen Mr Mayston or who has information on where he may be is urged to contact Suffolk police on 101, quoting CAD 357 of March 28.