An appeal has been launched to find an older man from Oldham who went missing this morning (Saturday, June 15).
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) have said they are looking to find 81-year-old James.
Police say he was last seen on Ralstone Avenue, near Alexandra Park, at 7.45am this morning.
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James has been described as a white male who is around 5'5 tall, of medium build, with short, wispy white/grey hair.
When last seen, James was said to be wearing a blue jacket and jeans.
GMP have said they are becoming increasingly concerned about James and want to make sure he is found "safe and well".
#MISSING | Can you help us find James?
— Greater Manchester Police (@gmpolice) June 15, 2024
He was last seen this morning at an address on Ralstone Avenue in #Oldham.
We are becoming increasingly concerned about James and want to make sure he is safe and well
📲 101 quoting log 962 of 15/06/2024 pic.twitter.com/PO5G0Xp1m6
Anyone with any information on his whereabouts is urged to call police on 0161 856 9096 or 101, quoting log 962 of 15/06/24.
Members of the public should always call 999 in an emergency.
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