A missing North Tyneside man has been found safe and well(Image: Derby Telegraph)

Missing North Tyneside pensioner found safe and well, police confirm

73-year-old Colin Wilkinson had not been seen since Friday, March 8.

by · ChronicleLive

A missing North Tyneside pensioner has been found safe and well, police have confirmed.

Colin Wilkinson, 73, was last seen in the Lower Rudyerd Street area of North Shields at around 9.30pm on Friday, March 8. Northumbria Police officers and family members were growing increasingly concerned for his welfare.

Police asked for members of the public to contact them if they have any information as to where Colin may be.

At around 10.20am on Saturday, March 9 police confirmed he had been found safe and well.

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