UPDATED – LOCATED Missing man, Hope Island

Update 1pm January 5, 2017 – This missing man has been located safe and well.  The original media release below has been edited to remove identifying details

Police are seeking public assistance to help locate a man missing from Hope Island.

The 85-year-old man, was last in contact with family this morning at around 8.30am but hasn’t been seen or made contact with anyone since.

Police hold concerns for his welfare as he suffers a medical condition.

He is described as being Caucasian in appearance, around 180cms tall and has grey hair.

He is believed to be driving a fawn brown HiAce van and could possibly be travelling in the Toowoomba area.

Anyone who may be able to assist is being urged 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.