Missing 85-year-old found safe in Te Awamutu after police appeal

Paul was last seen wearing a green, checked jersey, shorts, Skechers sneakers and grey socks. He was also wearing glasses. Photo / NZ Police

An 85-year-old man who went missing in Te Awamutu yesterday has been found safe and well.

Paul was last seen in the town about 4pm on Monday, and police and his family said they had concerns for his welfare.

Waikato police last night were appealing for sightings.

“He was wearing a green, checked jersey, shorts, Skechers sneakers and grey socks. He was also wearing glasses,” police said.

This morning police said Paul had been located safely.

“He was found by police and was checked over by ambulance, and is now back at his residence.”

Paul was last seen wearing a green, checked jersey, shorts, Skechers sneakers and grey socks. He was also wearing glasses. Photo / NZ Police