Police on lookout for missing Whangarei man

  • 11/09/2016
McRae Campbell (Supplied)
McRae Campbell (Supplied)

A 75-year-old man who went missing from his Whangarei rest home on Saturday morning has been found, police say.

Police asked for the community's help in locating McRae Campbell, who was last seen at Cairnfield House on Jack St in Otangarei.

Police on lookout for missing Whangarei man

McRae Campbell (Supplied / NZ Police)

He was reportedly standing by a bus stop outside the rest home at about 11am on Saturday when he was last spotted.

There were concerns for Mr Campbell's safety as he suffers from a range of illnesses that he requires daily medication for - including being in the early stages of dementia.

Police earlier said they believed Mr Campbell may have been attempting to travel to Kaikohe to see his family.

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