UPDATE: Police have now confirmed they have found a body in the search for Alex.

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POLICE are trying to locate a man that went missing at the weekend.

Amesbury Police said the 30-year-old army sergeant, Alex, was last seen walking around the Tidworth branch of Tesco at about 11am on Sunday (July 6).

He is wearing a grey sweatshirt and dark grey outdoor trousers with black knee patches.

He is about 5 ft 7 tall, with an athletic build, mousy brown hair and a beard.

The force is also appealing directly to Alex himself to let them know that he is well.

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Sergeant Gareth Brooks said: “Alex, we need to know that you are safe.

“Please call 101 and ask to be put through to me directly. I’m here to listen and I can give you the time you need to talk things through.

“There are many people, who care about you and they need to know that you are OK.”

Anyone who sees him or knows of his whereabouts is asked to contact police on 999 quoting log 54250084191.