POLICE and the family of a Belfast man missing since October last year are becoming increasingly concerned for his safety.

James Jason Moreland, 31, was last seen at Gransha Way, Ballymurphy, in west Belfast. He is described as being 5ft 7in tall and of slim build. He has a swarthy complexion, blue eyes and a distinctive bar code

tattoo on his lower left arm.

At the time he disappeared he had a beard

and his dark coloured hair was close cropped.

Detectives at Antrim Road in Belfast are appealing for James to contact his family. They are also appealing for anyone who believes they may have seen him or knows of his whereabouts to come forward. They can

be contacted on

Mr Moreland has gone missing a number of times previously and has turned up

in both Scotland and England.