LOCATED: Missing man, Malanda

Update November 26, 2016 at 7.40am: A 71-year-old man reported missing in Malanda overnight has this morning been located safe and well.

Police would like to pass on their sincerest thanks to the members of the local community and SES who assisted with the search. ***Note the original media release (below) has been edited to remove identifying features.

Police are seeking public assistance to help locate a 71-year-old man reported missing from a medical facility at Malanda overnight.

The man was last seen at the facility on Turnbull Road just before midnight and has not been heard from since.

Police and family hold concerns for his welfare as he suffers a medical condition which may cause disorientation.

He is described as Caucasian in appearance, around 172cm tall with a thin build and grey hair.

He was last seen wearing an Akubra hat, orange high-vis shirt, shorts and slippers.

Anyone who has seen him is being urged to contact police or 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.