A search is underway to find a missing elderly man who was last seen in Oldham last night.
Wilfred was last seen on Wells Road on the Sholver estate in Moorside at 10pm yesterday (Wednesday, February 28).
He is an 84-year-old white man who is around 5ft 10in tall and has a crown of white hair.
When last seen, Wilfred was wearing a blue Oldham Athletic cap and a black coat.
Update: Greater Manchester Police confirmed on Friday (March 1) that Wilfred had been found safe and well.
#MISSING | Help find Wilfred
— Greater Manchester Police (@gmpolice) February 29, 2024
Wilfred was last seen on Wednesday 28 February 2024 on Wells Road in Oldham, at 10pm
Officers are becoming increasingly concerned and want to make sure he is safe and well
Anyone with info should call 0161 856 9095 quoting log 980 of 29/02/2024 pic.twitter.com/9yHhUkrvii
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Greater Manchester Police have now launched an appeal.
They are becoming increasingly concerned for Wilfred and want to make sure he is found safe and well.
Anyone with any information is urged to call 0161 856 9095, quoting log 980 of 29/02/2024.
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