Missing pensioner found safe after Banbury search

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 8 Oct, 15:55 · Archive

An 88-year-old man reported missing from Banbury has been found safe and well.

An 88-year-old man named Brian was reported missing from Banbury in Oxfordshire on Thursday, October 8, after last being seen at around 1pm on Old Parr Road. Thames Valley Police described him as vulnerable and expressed concern for his welfare.

The force issued an urgent missing person appeal on social media, asking the public for help in locating him. Police said they did not have a description of the clothing he was wearing when he went missing. Members of the public were urged to call 101 with any information, or 999 if they spotted him.

Brian has since been found safe and well, Thames Valley Police confirmed.

How it is being reported

• 'Vulnerable' pensioner found after urgent police searchA "vulnerable" pensioner has been found in an urgent police search after going missing from Banbury in Oxfordshire.Oxford Mail · 8 Oct, 15:11
• Police 'concerned' after 'vulnerable' pensioner disappearsPolice are "concerned" after a "vulnerable" pensioner disappeared from Banbury in Oxfordshire.Oxfordshire Guardian · 8 Oct, 15:11

In this story: Brian · Thames Valley Police · Banbury · Oxfordshire · Old Parr Road

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