Police begin searching for missing Mitch Thornton in Norwich

Mitch Thornton, who lives in Thurlby Rod, Bowthorpe has not been heard from since sending a text message to his mum Maxine Frost about a re-scheduled job interview at 9.47am on Tuesday.

After replying to his message, Mrs Frost has not heard from her 24-year-old son since and at around 3pm that day she contacted the police to report him as missing.

Maxine Frost, Mitch's mum, hasn't heard from him since Tuesday morning (Image: Maxine Frost)

Now the search is under way in the hope that Mitch, who was diagnosed with bipolar II disorder in February, is found.

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A police spokeswoman said: "Mitchell remains a missing person and efforts are under way to find him.

Mitch Thornton, 24, was diagnosed with bipolar II disorder on February 8 (Image: Maxine Frost)

"We will be in contact with the family throughout."

Mitch studied law at the UEA and graduated with a master's degree. He does not drive or have access to a car.

His family is pleading with anyone who "has seen him, or thinks they've seen him, to contact the police".

Mitch was last seen in bed by his mum at their home in Thurlby Road, Bowthorpe, on Tuesday April 9 (Image: McKenna Smith)

Police confirmed efforts are underway to find the missing 24-year-old (Image: Newsquest)