Missing Person, Springwood

Police are searching for an 80-year-old man who went missing from Springwood this afternoon.

Paavo Valimaki was last seen after 3pm walking along Springwood Road between Plateau Drive and Springwell Place, heading north.

Police hold serious concerns for Mr Valimaki’s welfare as he suffers from Alzheimer’s disease and another medical condition.

He was last seen wearing a grey zip-up cardigan, brown full-length pants, black leather shoes and glasses.

He is carrying a wallet with his home details and a small amount of cash.

Police urge anyone with information on his whereabouts to contact police or Crime Stoppers.

Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestoppers.com.au 24hrs a day.

Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service.

For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444.