The bandmates of a missing Suffolk man are asking people not to give up hope as they search for their lead guitarist who they have described as a "dear friend" and source of "so much happiness".
A search was launched for Edward Osborne, from Framlingham, after he was last heard from at around 5.30pm on January 14.
After more than ten days missing, the 43-year-old's pop and rock band, The Spin Lights, have now asked the public to keep up hope.
In a joint statement the band, which Mr Osborne has been a member for seven years, said: "Our hearts are heavy as we write this.
"We wait for the safe return of our dear friend and bandmate Ed.
"Our thoughts are with his family during this difficult time. Please know we are holding you close in our hearts.
"We miss you, and look forward to your safe return. Until then, we’ll keep the music in our hearts and wait for the day we can play together again."
Bassist Anthony Harvey says the band has cancelled all its upcoming gigs in light of the guitarist's absence.
The 43-year-old from Sudbury added: "Ed came to our band seven years ago and he brings so much happiness and great humour to the band.
"Everyone is missing his personality and his charisma every day.
"He is such a funny, warm and kind person and it feels like this situation has just left a massive hole in our lives.
"We just want to push this back into the public eye and get people looking out for him.
"We don't want people to give up hope!"
Mr Osborne is described as white, about 6ft tall with a slim build. He also has a large tattoo of a raven bird on his upper right arm.
Mr Osborne's family and officers are very concerned for his welfare and are asking anyone who may have seen him, or knows of his current whereabouts, to call police on 999, quoting CAD 361 of Tuesday, January 14.
The family of Mr Osborne will be conducting a search and sweep at 10am on Saturday, January 25.
Hot drinks will be provided and people wanting to take part should meet at Pipers Vale Orwell Country Park car park at 10am.
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