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Police concerned for missing Tipton man, aged 79

Concerns are growing for a 79-year-old man who has gone missing from his home in Tipton.

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Fredrick Manroe, who suffers from dementia, was last seen by his carer at his home address in Dale Close, Tipton at 5pm on Wednesday but had left when the carer returned at 8am yesterday morning.

DC Sarah Brookfield from Sandwell Police's Investigation Team, said: "We are becoming increasingly concerned about Fredrick Manroe, due to his illness he tends to become confused and we are asking for local people to keep an eye out for him and call Sandwell Police on 101 if anyone sees him."

Fredrick is described as black, 6'2, short afro hair and walks with a limp.

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