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Missing 85-year-old man with dementia found safe

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George Dow went missing in Aberdeen on Tuesday morning.
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George Dow was reported missing from his home in Auchinyell Road, in the Garthdee area, at about 0700 BST.
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Mr Dow had been found safe and well later in the morning.
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The spokesman thanked the public for their assistance in finding George.
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An 85-year-old man with dementia who went missing in Aberdeen has been found after a police appeal for sightings.

George Dow was reported missing from his home in Auchinyell Road, in the Garthdee area, at about 0700 BST.

Grampian Police said Mr Dow had been found safe and well later in the morning.

A spokesman for the force said: "I would like to thank the public for their assistance in finding George."

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