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An urgent 'call 999' appeal has been issued over a missing man who has not been seen for more than 24 hours. Andrew Coates was last seen in the area of Bramcote Avenue, in St Helens, at around 10am on Monday (October 27). Merseyside Police have issued an urgent appeal to find him, along with a picture of Andrew shared as part of the public notice. Anyone who sees him or has any information is being urged to call 999 immediately. Join the Manchester Evening News WhatsApp group HERE He is described as a white male, around 5ft 9in tall with grey hair and stubble. When last seen, he was wearing a dark coloured coat with a grey inner hood, a dark beanie hat and dark coloured trousers. He is known to frequent the St Helens area in particular wooded areas and parks, Merseyside Police said. A police statement added: "If you see Andrew, please call 999 so we can make sure he is safe." You can also pass on any sightings via https://www.merseyside.police.uk/ro/report/mp/v2/add-something-reported-missing/ or any other information to @MerPolCC or 101. --- Day in day out, our reporters in the Manchester Evening News newsroom bring you remarkable stories from all aspects of Mancunian life. However, with the pace of life these days, the frenetic news agenda and social media algorithms, you might not be getting a chance to read it. That's why every week our Features and Perspectives editor Rob Williams brings you Unmissable , highlighting the best of what we do - bringing it to you directly from us. Make sure you don't miss out, and see what else we have to offer, by clicking here and signing up for MEN Daily News. And be sure to join our politics writer Jo Timan every Sunday for his essential commentary on what matters most to you in Greater Manchester each week in our newsletter Due North. You can also sign up for that here. You can also get all your favourite content from the Manchester Evening News on WhatsApp. Click here to see everything we offer, including everything from breaking news to Coronation Street . If you prefer reading our stories on your phone, consider downloading the Manchester Evening News app here, and our news desk will make sure every time an essential story breaks, you'll be the first to hear about it. And finally, if there is a story you think our journalists should be looking into, we want to hear from you. Email us on newsdesk@men-news.co.uk or give us a ring on 0161 211 2920.
