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Tuesday, December 10, 2024

Police search for 73-year-old dementia sufferer

Police are seeking public assistance to help locate a missing 73-year-old dementia sufferer.

Police say John Burchell was last seen at a care facility in Ironbark about 10.30am today.

“Police and family hold concerns for John as he has dementia and requires medication,” Victoria Police said in a statement today.

John was last seen wearing a black t-shirt, black tracksuit pants and wears reading glasses.

He is known to frequent the Bendigo and Maldon areas.

“Investigators have released an image of John in the hope someone recognises him and can provide information regarding his current whereabouts.”

Anyone who sees John or with information on his whereabouts is urged to contact Bendigo Police Station on 5448 1300.

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