A major search is underway for a missing man with dementia in Corsham – with a police helicopter and specialist volunteers deployed overnight.
Wiltshire Police is urgently seeking information about the whereabouts of 79-year-old John Bolland, who was last seen at around 6.30pm on Wednesday (14 October).
Officers are concerned for his welfare and have classified him as a high-risk missing person.
A National Police Air Service (NPAS) helicopter was deployed to search the grounds of Corsham Court from around 10.20pm.
Wiltshire Search and Rescue was also called out overnight by Wiltshire Police to assist with the search.
Volunteers from Avon and Somerset Search and Rescue are also responding to the incident.
The search remained ongoing at 10am today (Thursday).
John is described as white, of slim build and approximately 6ft tall, with thinning grey hair and balding.
He is believed to be wearing a grey raincoat, navy trousers and beige boots.
John is originally from Plymouth, in Devon, and it is thought he may attempt to hitchhike.
Lorry drivers and other motorists are being encouraged to remain vigilant and share information about his disappearance.
Anyone who sees John or has information about his whereabouts should call 999 immediately, quoting log 294 of 14 October.
