POLICE are growing concerned about the welfare a missing 87-year-old man.
Frederick Simpson has not been seen since leaving a pub midday Friday.
The pensioner lives in Trinity Street, Ryde, on the Isle of Wight, but stayed at the Kasbah pub overnight on Thursday.
Police say his disappearance in out of character and he has not been in contact with anyone.
He is white and has light grey hair.
He was wearing dark thick-rimmed square glasses, a brown checked flat cap, a green single-breasted jacket, a burgundy jumper, brown trousers and brown shoes.
If anyone has seen Mr Simpson or knows where he might be, they are asked to contact Ryde police station on 0845 0454545.
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