Update: Missing man, Bellmere – LOCATED
Police are still appealing for urgent public assistance to locate a man missing in Bellmere.
The man in his 70s was last seen yesterday afternoon around 4.30pm at an address on Jacob Street but hasn’t been seen since.
Police hold concerns for his welfare as he suffers from a medical condition and can become disorientated.
He has been known to visit the area around King Street in Caboolture.
He is described as being Caucasian in appearance, around 176cms tall with a proportionate build and has brown hair and brown eyes.
He was last seen wearing blue denim shorts with a black belt, a white t-shirt and had brown coloured shoes and blue socks.
A search was conducted last night involving the police helicopter, volunteers from the State Emergency Service and police without success. Police continue to search the area with SES volunteers.
Police are asking residents in the area to check their yards, nearby bushland and any sheds where the man may be seeking shelter.
He is also wearing a ‘Safely Home’ ID bracelet.
Anyone who may have seen him is being urged to contact police 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.
