WATCH: New video and poster campaign in the search for missing Whitby man Pete Brown, who was last seen in Scarborough

Pete, 48, disappeared in May last year and since then family and friends have campaigned tirelessly to raise awareness and keep him in the public eye

Alongside the “Bring a Poster” to work initiative, there is also a new video showing details of the search over the 14 months Pete has been missing.

The video soundtrack features the song “You’ve Got a Friend” by The Housemartins with full permission of Paul Heaton who wished the family luck and shared the appeal on Twitter.

Pete's wife, Natalie said: "Time doesn't make it an easier. Please keep searching, we still need him found. My kids, my whole family need him. We're living but not living.

"To Pete, or anyone who sees Pete, I'd say we just want you back.There's no need to be scared about coming back.

"If anyone does see him, contact the Facebook site, with a picture if possible, and wherever you go on Wednesday, please, take a poster."

Graeme Lindoe, admin for the Pete Brown Search and Updates Facebook page, said: “We know that people aren’t necessarily going to work like they usually do, but we’re asking them to just do something to make a difference on that day to raise awareness and keep Pete’s profile in the public eye.

“We want to let people know Pete’s still out there and get him found.

“We just need one person to have that lightbulb moment. Pete might see and that may be the lightbulb moment. We just pray to God that happens sooner rather than later.”

Over 9,000 people are now members of the Pete Brown Search and Updates group and it is hoped a large number of them will take part.

You can download the poster by clicking here.

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