Metropolitan Police has renewed an appeal to find a Kilburn man who has been missing since 2013.

Officers remain concerned about the welfare of 42-year-old Robert Duff, who hasn't been seen or heard from since January 12 when he failed to turn up to his daughter's 18th birthday celebrations.

Mr Duff 's two daughters and family, who are preparing to spend their fifth Christmas without him, are extremely worried.

His family said in a statement: "Robert's disappearance five years ago doesn't get any easier to bear.

"As a family he is constantly in our thoughts.

"We find it especially difficult when birthdays and special dates come around because he is not here to share them with us.

Police are urging anyone with information as to Mr Duff's whereabouts to get in touch

"This year has been particularly difficult for us as he is about to become a grandfather in March.

"Not being able to tell him the good news has been very difficult for Robert's eldest daughter.

"This time of year is always hard to deal with because Robert isn't there to join us.

Robert Duff, who disappeared almost five years ago, with his two daughters

"Our greatest wish is that someone out there knows what has happened to Robert or knows where he is and passes information to police or anonymously to Missing People."

Mr Duff was last seen on CCTV footage withdrawing money from a cash machine outside Sainsbury's in Holloway Road at 11:12pm on Saturday, January 12 2013.

Police say Mr Duff is known to frequent the Holloway, Kentish Town, Islington and Camden areas, but as he has been missing for almost five years, they say he could now be living anywhere.

Robert Duff, 42, was last seen on CCTV footage

At the time of disappearance, he was described as a white man, around 5ft 7ins tall and of slim build with short brown hair.

Detective inspector Andrew Grant of Brent CID said: "This will be the fifth Christmas Robert's family have spent without him and I would again urge members of the public to come forward with any information that will help us find him.

"I would also like to appeal to Robert and let him know that I'm here for him.

"If you're in any trouble, please call us or your family and we will help you.

"We just want to know you are safe and well."

Police are appealing for anyone with information about the circumstances of Mr Duff's disappearance, the events leading up to his disappearance or any information relating to his whereabouts to speak out.

Those with information can call Brent's Missing Persons Unit on 020 8733 3771 or 07881 339488, alternatively they can contact Missing People on 116 000.

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