POLICE searching for a 31-year-old man have confirmed he has been found ‘safe and well’.

Officers were growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of Gareth Jones after he was reported missing by his family on Friday, January 13.

He was last seen in Widnes on Thursday night.

However, a police spokesman confirmed Gareth has been located ‘safe and well’ this evening, Sunday.

Officers thanked the public for their help in the search.