Missing 79-year-old man, Gulliver

Townsville police are appealing for public assistance to locate missing 79-year-old man Granville (Ben) Newsholme.

Ben (pictured below) was last seen around 11.30am today (April 27) leaving a residence on Charles Street, Gulliver. He was wearing a dark polo shirt with stripes, grey shorts and grey shoes.

Police hold concerns for Ben's welfare as he has a medical condition that requires medication.

Anyone who may have seen Ben or knows of his whereabouts is urged to contact police.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting or call 131 444.

Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.

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