Police search for missing 79-year-old man last seen walking puppy in Skipton

UPDATE: The man and his dog were found safe and well by police.

Police are appealing for help to find 79-year-old Martin Smith, who was last seen in Skipton with a brown Bedlington Terrier puppy.

An appeal has been launched after a man from Skipton was reported missing.

Martin Smith, 79, was last seen near the Sackville Street area of Skipton at 10.30am on Wednesday (Jul 15).

Martin is described as white, 6ft 1in tall, medium build with thinning, grey hair and a beard.

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Martin Smith and the puppy | NYP

He is believed to be wearing a pair of jeans and a dark blue sweat shirt with " Falmouth Maritime Museum Cornwall" written on it.

Martin is also believed to have a brown Bedlington Terrier puppy with him.

Police have asked that anyone with information come forward.

A spokesperson for North Yorkshire Police said: “If you have seen Martin or know where he is now, please call us on 999.

“If you have any other information that could help us find them, please call us on 101 and select option 1 to speak to our control room.

“Please quote 12260134568 when sharing information.”

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