Concerns for elderly man missing from Tauranga

Tauranga Police have serious concerns for the well-being of an elderly man missing from his Welcome Bay, Tauranga address.

Graham Ede, who is aged 79 years, has not been seen at his Oteki Park Drive address since yesterday (Thursday) morning. Mr Ede's Toyota vehicle is also missing from the address.

Of most concern is that Mr Ede appears to have left his medication at the address, which he is required to administer on a regular daily basis.

Enquiries have established that immediate family and friends have not had any contact with Mr Ede since yesterday morning.

Police would like to hear from Mr Ede, anyone who knows where Mr Ede is, or anyone who may have seen Mr Ede's vehicle.

He is described as a European man, 5ft 7inches tall, large, heavy build with grey hair and glasses. His vehicle is a 2001 white Toyota Camry stationwagon registration number ZZ

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