"Search for missing 70 year old man continuing today"

Please call 111 if you see 70 year old Noel Noonan who was last seen wearing navy blue track pants, a stripped polo shirt (as shown in the picture attached) and black/grey velcro sneakers yesterday afternoon.

He is reliant on regular medication for his mobility so is likely to be sitting or laying down or possibly walking/shuffling very slowly.

His family say he is not known to be aggressive and may be confused or disorientated.

If anyone sees him please phone 111 straight away before approaching him to check he is ok.

Canterbury Police SAR Incident Controller, Sergeant Phil Simmonds, says "we encourage residents and business owners in the Riccarton area and surrounds to check their properties, outbuildings and grounds for any sign that Mr Noonan may have been there.

A team of Police SAR officers, dogs and handlers will be joined by a number of urban search and rescue volunteers to conduct a thorough search of the area he was last seen in.

We have received a number of calls from the public with potential sightings and are working to verify these."

"We would like to thank the public for their help so far and know that a number of our Facebook followers and friends of his family are also out looking for him" said Sergeant Simmonds.

He is likely to be disorientated and confused and Police and his family have concerns for his safety.

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You can also view this release, including any additional images, online at:http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/search-missing-70-year-old-man-continuing-today

Earlier:

"Canterbury Police appeal for anyone who sees the 70 year old missing Christchurch man to call 111"

Canterbury Police are appealing for everyone to keep a look out for 70 year old Noel Noonan when they travel to work or school this morning. He was last seen by those who knew him near the intersection of Middleton Road and Riccarton Road at around 2.40pm yesterday (24 February).

Mr Noonan is described as 177cm tall, slim build, distinctive walk (due to Parkinsons), black/greying short hair, blue eyes, fair skin and possibly has prescription glasses on a lanyard around his neck. He was last seen wearing grey ¾ length trousers, a polo shirt with light blue and dark blue horizontal stripes and sand shoes.

Canterbury Police would like to thank their Facebook followers and members of the public who have called them overnight with possible sightings of Mr Noonan since he went missing yesterday. While unconfirmed it is reassuring to know the community is keeping a look out for him too.

Mr Noonan is reliant on medication to keep him mobile every couple of hours and there are concerns that he is laying or sitting down somewhere and may be confused.

Police and Mr Noonan’s family have concerns for his wellbeing.

If you see Mr Noonan while you travel to/from work and school this morning please call 111 immediately.

This appeal will also be posted on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/ChristchurchPolice

Information can also be provided anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

NOTE: an update will be provided later on today.

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"Police appeal for sightings of missing person in Christchurch"

Canterbury Police are appealing for anyone who has seen 70 year old Noel Noonan who was last seen near the intersection of Middleton Road and Riccarton Road who was last seen at around2.40pm this afternoon.

Mr Noonan is described as 177cm tall, slim build, distinctive walk (due to Parkinsons), black/greying short hair, blue eyes, fair skin and possibly has prescription glasses on a lanyard around his neck. He was last seen wearing ¾ length trousers.

Mr Noonan is reliant on medication to keep him mobile every couple of hours and there are concerns that he is laying or sitting down somewhere as he last had this when he was last seen.

Police and Mr Noonan’s family have concerns for his wellbeing and urge anyone who has seen him to contact them immediately by calling 111.

This appeal will also be posted on our Facebook page and information can also be provided through that www.facebook.com/ChristchurchPolice

Information can also be provided anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

NOTE: an update to the clothing he was wearing and recent photographs will be added to this release on our website as information is received tonight.

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