Local police have thanked the public for help finding a 77-year-old man reported missing from The Pocket.
Tweed Byron officers say a search operation finished after the man was found in The Pocket around 8.30 am Sunday.
They say a member of the public was the first to report seeing him.
EARLIER: NSW Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man missing from the North Coast area
Stuart Elliot, aged 77, was last seen at an address on The Pocket Road, The Pocket, about 1pm today – Saturday, August 23.
When he could not be located, officers attached to Tweed/Byron Police District were notified and commenced inquiries into his whereabouts.
Police and family hold concerns for his welfare as he lives with dementia.
Stuart is described as being of Caucasian appearance, with white hair and glasses.
He was last seen wearing a yellow, red and blue striped shirt with a green vest, and grey pants.
Anyone who sees Stuart, or has information into his whereabouts, is urged to call 000 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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