*Update: Police believe they have found missing Joseph
Police have issued an urgent appeal to find an elderly man with dementia who was last seen getting on a bus on Monday afternoon (August 29). 88-year-old Joseph was last seen on Abbey Lane in Leigh after getting onto the 583 bus.
He lives in supported living and 'may appear confused when spoken to' according to police. Officers are becoming increasingly concerned for his welfare after he has not been seen since around 12.45 on Monday.
An image of Joseph has been shared to the Greater Manchester Police social channels. He is described as being bald with some grey hair, and around 6ft tall and of a medium build.
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He was last seen wearing a beige lumberjack type jacket and jogging bottoms, and was walking with two sticks.
Anyone with any information about Joseph's whereabouts or what may have happened to him is being urged to contact police immediately.
Anyone with information please call 101 quoting log 2002 of the 29/08/2022.
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