UPDATE: John has now been found safe and well.

Police are becoming increasing concerned for 79-year-old John Edwards from Budleigh Salterton who was last seen yesterday morning.

John was last seen at 6am on Saturday, August 1.

John is described as white male slim build 5'9"-11' tall. He has receeding white hair and walks with a stooped stance and was wearing a bright blue jumper with coloured check shirt and brown chinos. He was last seen carrying a tesco carrier bag.

Anyone who has seen John or has knowledge of his current whereabouts is requested to contact police on 999 quoting log 278 01/08/20.