Missing Southsea man, 82, now found, police confirm

A MISSING Southsea pensioner with dementia has now been found, police have confirmed.
By Hollie Busby
Published 26th May 2022, 23:08 BST
Updated 26th May 2022, 23:35 BST
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As reported, officers and family were ‘extremely concerned’ for the welfare of 82-year-old Eric Wooley, from Southsea.

Eric was last seen at about 8.35pm this evening (Thursday, May 26) in St Helens Parade in Southsea.

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At the time a spokesperson for Hampshire Police said: ‘We and his family are extremely concerned for his welfare and have been carrying out extensive enquiries to locate him.

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‘We are now turning to you for help.’

‘Eric, who suffers from dementia, is described as white, around 5ft 6ins tall, of medium build and with grey hair. He was wearing a beige cardigan, black trousers and black shoes.

‘We believe he will still be in the Southsea area.’

Police have since confirmed that Eric Wooley from Southsea has been found.

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