Have you seen AJ Birtwistle? Vancouver police are looking for a man last seen in the Downtown Eastside – B.C.

Vancouver police are asking for the public’s help in locating a 35-year-old man who has been missing since Wednesday.

Alan “AJ” Birtwistle was at the International Village mall in the Downtown Eastside around 3:30 p.m. on April 13.

He was last seen walking down Carrall Street towards East Hastings but never returned home.

“His absence is irrelevant and police are concerned for his safety,” Vancouver police said in a news release.

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Birtwistle is described as six feet tall with an average build, fair skin, shoulder length curly brown hair and a brown beard.

He was last seen wearing a tan and tan jacket, olive green pants, and leather boots, and carrying a gray shoulder bag and a blue Sonic the Hedgehog backpack.

Anyone who sees him is asked to call 911 and stay with him until help arrives.