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Adam Maidment

Search for missing man with dementia last seen at petrol station after leaving nursing home

Police are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of a man with dementia and epilepsy who is reported missing after last being seen at a petrol station.

Graham, 66, was last seen at the Texaco Garage station on Hyde Road in Gorton at around 12.14pm this afternoon (January 14).

It is thought he also had mud down one side of his body and clothing when last seen. He was first reported missing from his nursing home and police said he is thought to be on foot.

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He is described as being a white male, 5ft 7 tall and with short white hair. At the time, he was wearing a black hoodie, blue jeans and cream coloured trainers.

Greater Manchester Police said Graham suffers with dementia and epilepsy and, as a result, can become easily confused and disorientated. He is known to visit parks and areas with water and it is believed he might now be in the Sale area.

Officers said they are becoming increasingly concerned about Graham and have appealed for the public’s help in locating his whereabouts. Anyone with information is asked to contact police.

The police have issued an appeal for information to help track down Graham (Greater Manchester Police)

A GMP spokesperson said: “Can you help police find a missing man from Manchester? Graham - aged 66 - was last seen on at a Texaco Garage on Hyde Road in Gorton at around 12:14pm on Saturday 14 January 2023.

“He is described as white male, 5ft 7 tall and shirt white hair. Graham was last seen wearing black hoodie, blue jeans and cream trainers. It is believed he has mud down one side of his body and clothing.

“Graham was initially reported missing from his nursing home this morning and is believed to be on foot. He suffers with dementia and epilepsy and because of this, he can become confused and disorientated.

“Graham is known to gravitate towards parks and areas with water and may be in the #Sale area. Officers are becoming increasingly concerned about him and want to make sure he is safe and well.”

Anyone with information about Graham’s whereabouts should contact police on 101 or 999 in an emergency and quote log 1383 of 14/01/2023.

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