POLICE are appealing for help to find a missing man from Potters Bar.

Geoffrey Bowden, 71, was last seen at his home address in the town at 9.30am today (January 6).

He is described as white, around 5ft 9ins tall and has dark hair.

Mr Bowden is believed to be wearing a faded navy/grey anorak and a navy baseball cap. He is partially sighted and uses a white stick.

His family and police are growing increasingly concerned for his welfare and ask anyone who sees him, or knows of his whereabouts to contact Hertfordshire Constabulary on 101.

Update:

Mr Bowden has been found safe, a police spokesman said.