Missing 83-year-old man last seen in Katong found
Seah Miang Hin is believed to have dementia and suffers from high blood pressure
He was reported missing in Katong on Friday (Sept 4) morning.
PHOTO: Family of Seah Miang Hin
[UPDATE: 3.25pm on Sept 5]
The police and family of Seah Miang Hin have separately told AsiaOne that the 83-year-old senior has been found.
The police are appealing for information on the whereabouts of an 83-year-old man, Seah Miang Hin, who was last seen in Katong.
Police said on Friday (Sept 4) afternoon that Seah was last seen at Block 14 Haig Road at around noon.
The address is the location of Haig Road Market and Food Centre.
Speaking to AsiaOne on Saturday afternoon, Seah's daughter, Deborah, said her father is believed to have dementia and suffers from high blood pressure, requiring him to take his medication regularly.
He was last seen wearing a red and white checked shirt with black pants.
According to the family, he walks slowly with a shuffle and requires frequent rests in between walking.
He responds to his full name and is known to frequent places around Tampines Central and Springfield Secondary School.
Deborah and her family, along with their friends, have been looking for him since yesterday afternoon with barely any rest.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the police hotline at 1800-255-0000 or submit information online at www.police.gov.sg/i-witness.
All information will be kept strictly confidential.
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