THE FAMILY of a missing man have released an emotional appeal to get him home.

Arron Thorpe has been reported missing for five days since disappearing from his home on Wednesday 18 February.

Mr Thorpe, who lives in Tidworth, was last seen at the Spar on Beech Hill Road and has not contacted friends or family since the early hours of Wednesday morning.

Now relatives have taken to social media in a bid to find him, with family friend, Katie Sugden, appealing for help on Facebook.

Talking on behalf of the family she said: "Everyone is really worried about him and just want to know that he is safe.

"If anyone sees him please tell him to return home and contact a family member or friend because we are all worried sick."

Several people have responded to the post claiming to have seen Mr Thorpe including two sightings in Ludgershall.

However as neither made contact, Hampshire Police can not confirm these as official sightings.

Anyone with information on Mr Thorpe's whereabouts should contact Hampshire Police using 101 or Katie Sugden on 07919861340.