Search operation for missing man, Gin Gin

Update: This man has been located safe and well this afternoon. 

Police have commenced a search operation for an 80-year-old man reported missing at Bullyard, near Gin Gin this morning.

He was last seen just before 8am when he left a Beiers Road address on foot.

Police hold concern for his wellbeing as he suffers from a medical condition which causes him to become disorientated.

He is Caucasian, tall with dark brown and grey hair and walks with a limp.

Officers are conducting patrols in the area, including nearby bushland.

Residents in the area are being asked to check their properties.

If anyone has information regarding his whereabouts, they are 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.