UPDATE

Wiltshire Police says Clive Shipton has been located and is safe and well back at home.

A spokesperson thanked the public for their help.

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AN APPEAL has been released to find an elderly man with dementia who has gone missing.

Clive Shipton, 75, of Downton was last seen at approximately 11.30am this morning.

Mr Shipton is described as approximately 5 ft 8 inches tall, of slight build. He was wearing a blue polo shirt and a grey zip up fleece, jeans and Timberland boots.

Due to Mr Shipton's illness, his family are growing increasingly concerned about his welfare.

It is possible that he may have boarded a bus and could be in the Bournemouth area.

Wiltshire Police says enquiries are continuing.

Anyone with information regarding Mr Shipton’s whereabouts is asked to call police immediately on 999.