Missing 78yo man, Salisbury – UPDATE @ 8.25pm: Located safe and well
UPDATE 8.25pm – The missing man has been located safe and well in the Salisbury area. Media and the public are thanked for their assistance.
Original media release (below) has been edited to remove ID particulars:
Brisbane police are appealing for public assistance to help locate a 78-year-old man missing since early this morning in Salisbury.
The missing person was last seen around 10.30am in Blackwood Road, Salisbury when he went out for a morning walk.
The missing man- who has no money, provisions or mobile phone with him- is an Asian gentlemen, approximately 150cms tall with a solid build and thinning black/grey hair. He was last seen wearing dark blue trousers with pin stripes, a black woollen jumper, black shirt and brown shoes.
Police and family hold concerns for the man’s safety and wellbeing. He has a medical condition and may appear disorientated.
He has previously caught public transport (buses) into the Brisbane City area.
Anyone who may have seen the missing man or has any information in relation to his current whereabouts is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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.
