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Blackwood man, 82, goes missing

News | Richard Gurner | Published: 19:06, Friday November 8th, 2013.
Last updated: 22:08, Sunday November 17th, 2013

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Police are are appealing for information to help find a missing 82-year-old man.

Derek Pontin has been missing from his Blackwood home since yesterday (November 7).

Mr Pontin was last seen on Bridge Street, Blackwood between 3.30pm and 4pm yesterday (November 7) by a family friend. He is described as being white, 5ft 8 in tall, and of slim build. He is bald and was last seen wearing a trilby hat, a khaki coloured coat and carrying a rucksack.

He is very interested in nature and is known to walk and roam in the countryside around the Blackwood area.

Officers are concerned about Mr Pontin’s welfare due to his age and the current cold and wet weather conditions.

Anyone who has seen Mr Pontin or has any information relating to his whereabouts is asked to call 101 quoting LOG 379 7/11/13.

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