Police concerned as 86-year-old man reported missing

Lily Boag

22 May 2024 at 3:48 pm·1-min read

An 86-year-old man is missing and police are concerned for his safety.

Police are appealing for help to trace the missing man, Hugh Edgecombe, who was last seen in Long Melford, near Sudbury, at 2pm on Wednesday.

Mr Edgecombe is described as a white male who is 5ft 10ins tall with a medium build and grey hair.

East Anglian Daily Times: Mr Edgecombe is described as a white male who is 5’10 tall with a medium build and grey hair

Mr Edgecombe is described as a white male who is 5’10 tall with a medium build and grey hair (Image: Suffolk police)

He was last seen wearing a navy-blue waterproof jacket, black shorts and black shoes.

Mr Edgecombe was also carrying a walking stick and yellow shopping bag.

Anyone with information has been asked to contact Suffolk police on 101 quoting: CAD SC 22052024-288.

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