Reunited: Unknown Male

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2013-07-23 21:40 DogLostMax - Area Co-ordinator - Cornwall & Area Volunteer - Durham & Ireland

Glad he has been found, now wishing him a speedy recovery.

2013-07-23 14:06 Angel

So glad to read Mr King has been found. Any elderly gentlemen who's not well reminds me of my own dad and makes me cry. Wishing you a speedy recovery x

2013-07-23 11:58 Goldenfrodo

So pleased George has been found. Hope he recovers soon. Sending best wishes to him and his family xx

2013-07-23 08:35 Unknown

Wonderful news. Wishing George all the best, and get well wishes for a speedy recovery.

2013-07-22 23:09 Jumanji - Co-ordinator.South.Yorkshire

Thanks for the text Jan xxx so very relieved he has been found. I hope he recovers quickly from this ordeal amd is soon back to good health. My very best wishes to him and his family xxx

2013-07-22 22:37 DogLostAngus

Gosh - I hope that George will make a full recovery - so pleased that they found him on this the hottest day of the year

2013-07-22 22:17 Minigirl - Area Co-ordinator, West Yorkshire

Thanks for the text Jan- so relieved that he has been found and I really hope he will be well and home again as soon as possible xx

2013-07-22 21:53 Nickydog

Very relieved to hear the news,hope he is soon on the mend and back with his family.

2013-07-22 21:04 DogLostJulie - Area Co-ordinator - Surrey & South London

I am so glad this poor elderly gent has been found great news. Would like to wish him all good wishes for the future. Julie xx

2013-07-22 20:49 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

Have let Jumanji and minigirl know.

Chuffed to bits he has been found and have pleasure in moving him into the REUNITED. Welcome home George. xxx

2013-07-22 20:46 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

http://www.westyorkshire.police.uk/news/update-wakefield-missing-man-george-king-found-safe-evening-22713-0

UPDATE: Wakefield Missing Man George King Found Safe This Evening (22/7/13)

Monday 22 July 2013

7.35pm

Following extensive searches for missing Wakefield man George King, Police can this evening (22/7/13) confirm he has been found safe.

Mr George King (89) was found at about 6.15pm this evening in a field near Walton, Wakefield by the National Police Air Service.

The Force helicopter was performing a sweep of the Walton and New Miller Dam area when it spotted a man laid down by a mobility scooter.

It directed officers to the scene who spoke with the gentleman who has now been taken to hospital and is being treated for dehydration.

Detective Chief Inspector Adrian Taylor who supervised the search to find Mr King, said: "We can confirm George was spotted by the Force helicopter at about 6.15pm this afternoon as part of a directed search pattern in the area.

"We are really pleased to have found George after a major three day search involving extensive Police resources including the Force helicopter, specialist search officers and local Neighbourhood Policing Teams.

"The response from the public locally has been fantastic and we wish to thank them and local media for all the support over the past three days.

"Clearly it is very early days and Mr King will be receiving full medical assessments at hospital."

2013-07-22 19:23 Minigirl - Area Co-ordinator, West Yorkshire

Taken from West Yorkshire Police issued information.
Officers have a new time and location for when he was last seen - 2.23pm on Agbrigg Road, Wakefield on Friday 19 July.

2013-07-21 23:41 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

http://www.westyorkshire.police.uk/news/renewed-appeal-missing-elderly-man-george-king-wakefield

2013-07-21 23:32 DogLostMajorjet (Jan) - Area Co-ordinator - Liverpool/Merseyside, North West

Hope George is safely back home soon. Will share his details. x

2013-07-21 21:09 Stella's Dad

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2013-07-21 19:59 Unknown

Fingers xd for George to be found safe, and sound

2013-07-21 12:02 migman34

shared Bridlington east yorkshire

2013-07-21 11:22 Jumanji - Co-ordinator.South.Yorkshire

thanks Gino ! iam just adding a photo x

2013-07-21 10:53 Gino

Can anybody please with a picture of George email it to admin@doglost.co.uk
Thank you

2013-07-21 10:51 Gino

Alerts sent to helpers for George King in WF1-17.

2013-07-21 10:30 Jumanji - Co-ordinator.South.Yorkshire

Police are continuing to appeal for information to trace missing Wakefield man George King (89) who was last seen on the morning of Friday 19 th July .

Officers are growing increasingly concerned for George's welfare due to his age and the fact he requires medication for a heart complaint.

George was last seen leaving his home on Peacock Avenue, Wakefield around 11.45am yesterday on his red mobility scooter.He was thought to be heading in to Wakefield city centre to buy his wife a present for her birthday. George was reported missing by his family when he failed to return home in the afternoon.

George is described as a white male, around 5ft 8" tall, medium build with grey, thinning hair. When he was last seen he was wearing a white flat cap, short-sleeved blue check shirt, medium blue coloured trousers and white trainers.

Searches involving specialist teams and a police helicopter continue today.

Anyone who may have seen George or anyone with information is asked to contact Wakefield police via: 101 quoting police log 1246 of the 19/7/2013.

 

Last edited: 2013-07-21 10:32:47 by Jumanji - Co-ordinator.South.Yorkshire