Officers searching for a missing 67-year-old man have confirmed he has been found safe and well.
John Dowds, from Walker, was last seen in Newcastle on July 27 and was reported missing on August 6. He was described as a white man, of a slim build with grey hair and blue eyes.
Northumbria Police said John has links to the Durham area and it was not uncommon for him to leave his Walker home for an extended period.
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The force put out an appeal on its social media pages urging anyone with information to come forward in a bid to find John. However, on Monday afternoon, police confirmed he had been found.
Police said John was found "safe and well" and thanked the public for their help in sharing the appeal.
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