A SEARCH has been launched for a missing man who hasn't been seen since yesterday.

Darren Prouten, 39, was reported missing as of yeserday and all efforts to locate him have so far been unsuccesful. 

He is believed to be in the Ryde area and police say they need to check on his welfare. 

Darren is described as white, approximately 5ft 6ins tall with dark brown hair, harzel-coloured eyes with police believing he has visible injuries to his face. 

A police spokesperson said: "If you have seen him, or know where he is, please call 101 quoting 44210360751. Dial 999 in the event of an emergency."