THE stepson of a missing man is urging him to come home.

John Smith from Parr was last seen on Monday, August 5 at around 10.15am in Birkenhead.

But despite his family and friends messaging him, he has not been seen or heard from since.

His stepson Lewis Upton is urging the 48-year-old to come home.

Lewis, 20, said: "Just please come home John, I love you and we all just want you to get in touch with us or the police."

John is white, around 6ft tall, with black hair, a beard and of slim build.

When last seen he was wearing grey Adidas tracksuit bottoms, black 'flux' Adidas trainers, a blue Adidas t-shirt and a large thick black coat.

John has links to Birkenhead and the St Helens area.

Anyone who has seen John or anyone fitting his description is asked to DM @MerPolCC, call 101 or contact @MissingPeople on 116000.