Update: Located – Missing man, Townsville

Update: 8.27pm 10/02/2018

The 75-year-old man reported missing from Townsville has been located safe and well.

Police would like to thank the media and the public for their assistance.

The original media release (below) has been edited to remove identifying particulars.

Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate a 75-year-old man reported missing from Douglas in Townsville this morning.

was last seen leaving a medical facility on Angus Smith Drive at about 10.30am.

Police and family hold concerns for his welfare as the man suffers from a medical condition.

Police, SES and EMQ helicopter are currently searching the Annandale, Aitkenvale and Idalia areas.

Police are appealing to any members of the public who may know the whereabouts of Richard to contact police.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.

Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.