Police officers using dogs and
the Eagle helicopter are searching in the Botany Downs area
of Auckland for a 65 year old man who is missing from a
private hospital and retirement home.
The man suffers from
dementia and short term memory loss and other medical
conditions. Police hold fears for his safety.
He was last
seen at about 2pm today in the vicinity of 105 Botany
Road.
He is described as tall, of medium build and wears
glasses. He walks with a distinctive shuffling gait.
It is
not know what clothing he is wearing.
Police ask that
anyone who has seen the man contact the police
urgently.
*"Missing Man - update - Botany Downs - Counties Manukau"*
Further to the report of the missing man in Botany Downs:
It has been established that he was last seen wearing a white shirt, blue
jeans and brown glasses.
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