Police search continues for missing man

A land search continues in the Cleveland area for missing 69-year-old man, Anthony Roper.

Police, SES and Polair are searching areas in Cleveland where Anthony was last seen yesterday afternoon.

Residents and business owners are being urged to check their properties, yards and sheds for any sign of the missing man.

“Mr Roper was last seen walking on Princess Street towards Fitzroy Street at 5pm yesterday,” Queensland Police said in a statement.

“Police and family hold concerns for his welfare, as he suffers from a medical condition and may be disorientated.”

Anthony is described as Caucasian, around 180cm tall, of a large build with blue eyes.

He was last seen wearing jeans, a white polo shirt with brown horizontal stripes and carrying a blue backpack.

Anyone who has seen Anthony or has further information is urged to contact police.