Call 999 immediately if you see this missing pensioner, 81, from Colchester

An elderly man has gone missing from an Essex city. People are being urged to call 999 immediately if they see Philip Cohen who has gone missing from Colchester.

Essex Police are growing concerned for his welfare and want to ensure he is okay. A spokesman for the force said: "Have you seen Philip Cohen, 81, who is missing from Colchester?

"Philip has white hair and wears glasses. He was last seen wearing a heavy-knit jumper, possibly dark brown trousers. He was last seen in the Wivenhoe area.

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"We’re worried about him and need to find him to make sure he’s okay. If you’ve seen him, or have any information as to his whereabouts, call us on 999 quoting incident 270 of 7 November."