Missing South Tyneside man thought to be Blackpool

Missing: Alexander Cromar

Police are appealing for information regarding missing 88-year old Alexander Cromar. It's believed he could be somewhere in Blackpool.

Police are appealing for the whereabouts of an 88-year-old man who went missing on Sunday (June 3).

Alexander Cromar was reported missing on Wednesday, June 6, however was last seen when he left his home in Concorde Way in Jarrow, South Tyneside on Sunday.

He is white, 5 ft 7 inches tall, of skinny build, with white hair and was wearing a trilby hat and blue anorak.

Mr Cromar is known to travel widely on public transport and has been known to visit Blackpool.

Chief Inspector Michael Barton, of South Tyneside Area Command, said: "We're now becoming increasingly concerned for Mr Cromar's welfare as it's almost five days since he was last seen. We know he suffers from Alzheimer's disease and it may be he has become confused. If anyone sees him or knows where he is we'd urge them to contact police so that we can make sure he is safe and well."

Anyone with any information should contact Northumbria Police on 101 ext 69191 or alternatively Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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