Brian Brown: Police issue urgent appeal for missing 87-year-old man who could be 'anywhere in West Yorkshire'

Police have issued an urgent appeal for information about a 87-year-old man who has been missing overnight.

West Yorkshire Police said Brian Brown went missing from a care home in Joseph Street, Hunslet, in Leeds, after leaving at around 4pm on Friday (December 9). He was reported missing shortly after midnight. Officers searching for him say he is not dressed for the cold and may be confused.

He is used to travelling by bus or train and therefore could be “anywhere in West Yorkshire”, police said.

A statement issued by West Yorkshire Police said: "Police are continuing to appeal for information to help trace an 87-year-old man from Leeds who has gone missing with increasing concerns for his welfare. Brian Brown was reported missing from a care home in Joseph Street, Hunslet, at 12.12am today after he failed to return after leaving at about 4pm yesterday.

"Officers are concerned for his welfare and are carrying out enquiries to locate him, including checking transport hubs as he has been found in Wakefield, Castleford, Batley and York when he has previously gone missing.

"He was last seen walking towards Low Road. He is described as wearing a grey/blue hoodie, black trousers and black shoes and was carrying and yellow/orange bag and has a lanyard with ID on it.”

Anyone who thinks they may have seen Mr Brown is asked to contact West Yorkshire Police on 101, quoting incident number 14 of December 10. Alternatively, contact the force online by using the live chat system here.