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A 35-year-old man with links to Edinburgh has been reported missing from his home in Oxfordshire.

Thames Valley Police are asking for members of the public in the capital to come forward if they have any information on the whereabouts of Mark Jones, who was last seen in Wallingford on Sunday 16 March.

Mark is white, of medium build, with dark brown hair, brown eyes, 5ft 10ins tall, and often has stubble. He has long hair, which he sometimes wears in a ponytail or a bun.

It is believed that Mark is wearing dark clothing, including a hooded top and dark boots, and possibly a hat.

Investigating officer, Detective Inspector Louise Roddy of Thames Valley Police said: “Mark’s family are extremely concerned for his welfare and desperately want him to come home.

“If Mark is reading this you’re not in any trouble, just please get in touch with your family or police so we know you are safe and well.

“If anyone has any information regarding Mark’s whereabouts please contact the Thames Valley Police Enquiry Centre on 101.

“If you don’t want to speak directly to the police you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org personal details are taken, information is not traced or recorded and you will not go to court.”

John graduated from Telford College in 2010 with an HNC in Practical Journalism and since then he worked for the North Edinburgh News, The Southern Reporter, the Irish News Review and The Edinburgh Reporter. In addition he has been published in the Edinburgh Evening News and the Hibernian FC Programme.