July 5, 2019 3.43 pm This story is over 56 months old

Police concerned for safety of missing elderly man

He went missing from Scunthorpe

An 87-year-old man is missing from Scunthorpe and police are concerned for his safety and welfare.

William Croft was last seen on Cliff Gardens in Scunthorpe at around 1.30pm on Friday, July 5. William, who can sometimes get confused, may have caught a bus, police said.

Humberside Police said: “We are concerned for his safety and welfare as his family have said that he can sometimes get confused.

“William is around five foot seven and was wearing grey trousers, a blue shirt, red braces and black shoes. He also uses a walking stick.”

Anyone with information regarding William’s whereabouts should contact Humberside Police on 101 quoting log number 291 of July 5.