**LOCATED** Missing man, Emerald area

**UPDATE 4 MARCH 2018 – The man was located safe and well***

Police are seeking public assistance to help locate a man missing from the Mount Isa area.

The man, 37, spoke with family yesterday afternoon on the phone and stated that he was in Emerald and was driving towards Mount Isa.

He hasn’t made contact with anyone since and police are concerned for his welfare due to the weather conditions in the area.

The man is described as Caucasian, around 185cms tall and has a slim build, blonde hair and tribal tattoos on his arms.

He is believed to be travelling in a white 2005 Holden Commodore.

Anyone who has seen him or his vehicle is being urged to contact police.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.

Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.