*UPDATE: Jeffrey King has been found safe and well*
Officers have issued an urgent appeal to locate a vulnerable 79-year-old man who went missing just before lunchtime today (November 25) in Stockton.
79-year-old Jeffrey King was last seen on Somerset Road, Norton at 11:30am where his last movements were captured on CCTV cameras in the area.
Jeffrey is described as white, 5'10" tall of medium build with sparse hair.
He is wearing a beige t-shirt, navy joggers, burgundy slippers and glasses.
Police have also stated that Jeffrey is deaf and non-verbal and may appear confused.
Officers said: "Anyone with information regarding Jeffrey’s whereabouts is asked to contact Cleveland Police as a matter of urgency on 101, quoting reference number 233062."
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