Missing elderly man, Paddington

UPDATE: original media release edited after the missing man was LOCATED safe and well this afternoon (12/12/14)

Police are seeking public assistance to help locate a 79-year-old man missing from Paddington.

The last confirmed sighting of the man was at 4.30 yesterday afternoon at a residential facility on Kennedy Terrace.

It is possible however that the missing man may have walked away from the facility sometime during the night.

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

Police believe the missing man may try and walk to family in New South Wales.

He is described as Caucasian in appearance, around 178cms tall, with a proportionate build, light grey hair and a bushy grey beard. And was last seen wearing brown pants and a grey polo shirt with a green stripe.

Police are urging anyone who may be able to assist to contact them immediately.

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.