THE family of a Musselburgh man who has been missing for seven days have offered a £1,000 reward for information following his disappearance.

Dean Conner was last seen on Musselburgh’s Links Avenue at about 5pm on December 31.

He was walking towards the Promenade area of the town and is described as five-foot-10-inches tall, with short dark brown/black hair.

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When last seen, he was wearing a black hooded top, black jogging bottoms and white trainers.

Now, his stepfather, Gary, is offering a £1,000 reward for information that leads to his whereabouts.

Additionally, he is seeking community members to help search areas of Musselburgh, Prestonpans and Tranent.

He said: "I need anyone within his community of associates to get on phones, visit the usual places and speak to anyone that might have some knowledge of where he has been or might be and get back to me by DM on Facebook with any information.

"Someone must know something!!

"We are now in a bit of a panic and fear some of the worst outcomes so want swift action here."

It comes as the 37-year-old's mother Lorraine urged her son to get in touch.

She said: “I am worried sick and need to know that Dean is safe.

“Dean, please call me or reach out to someone and let them know you are safe.”

Sergeant Murray Legge, from Police Scotland, has also encouraged people to come forward to help find the 37-year-old.

The officer said: “As time passes Dean’s family grow increasingly concerned for him.

“We have carried out a number of enquiries and now have CCTV footage of him, so we know what he was wearing shortly before he went missing.

“We believe that he could have travelled outwith the area and would appeal for anyone in Edinburgh, or further afield to look out for him.

“He is likely to travel on foot or by bus.

“If you know Dean, we want to speak to you – think back, when was the last time you heard from him?

“We urge anyone with any information to come forward.”

Anyone with any information of Dean’s whereabouts is asked to call police on 101, quoting incident number 2238 of Friday, December 31.