10/09/2015

Police Appeal For Missing Dementia Sufferers

The Metropolitan Police have issued two appeals for help in tracing two elderly people who have been missing since Wednesday.

85-year-old Faiz Alam was last seen by his family at about 23:30 on Wednesday, 09 September, at his home on Daneby Road, Catford.

He is described as Asian, 5'11'', of slim to medium build, with white hair, stubble and a goatee beard.

He suffers from dementia and might be confused, police said.

Anyone who has seen Mr Alam is asked to contact officers at Lewisham via 101.



In a separate appeal, police are asking for help to trace 73-year-old Sandra Hart.

She was last seen at her home on Highbury New Park, Islington, at around 8pm.

She is described as white, 5'1'' tall, of slim build with grey hair. She also wears glasses.

When last seen, she was wearing a red zipped fleece top, a khaki skirt and red shoes. She was carrying a black handbag.

Police added that Sandra also suffers from dementia and might be confused.

Anyone who has seen Sandra is asked to contact officer at Islington via 101.

(MH/CD)

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