POLICE are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of a man with dementia who has not been seen since lunchtime today.
John Everatt, 70, was last seen at around noon on North Road in Durham City today.
Mr Everatt, from Shincliffe, may be using local buses.
He is described as being around 6ft tall, of slender build with dark grey hair and glasses.
He was wearing a bright blue coat, green fleece and jeans. He may also possibly be wearing leather shoes.
Anyone with any information should call Durham Police on 101.
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