Appeal for missing man 'potentially struggling with dementia'

Police have asked for the public's help in finding a man who has gone missing from the Saddleworth area of Oldham. The man is described as a white male, possibly around 55-70 years of age.

Officers say he is 5’8’’ tall, medium-large build, with grey and balding hair, and black rimmed glasses.

He was last seen wearing light blue jeans, and a dark grey jumper with a grey/khaki green body warmer over the top - this has large pockets on the front. He was also wearing black shoes.

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He was last seen on High Street, Uppermill, Oldham at around 11:45am on Tuesday 5 July 2022. Police say may be carrying a white plastic carrier bag, and a brown shopping bag with the words JW BUCKLEY LTD printed on it.

According to police, a member of the public raised concerns about the man who appeared to be very confused and potentially struggling with dementia. Officers are becoming increasingly concerned about him and want to make sure he is safe and well.

Anyone with information about this male’s identity or his whereabouts should contact police on 101 OR 999 in an emergency and quote Log number: 1151, 05/07/22.