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A police search has been launched to trace an elderly man from Epsom .

James Middleton, known as Jim, 70, went missing after he failed to return home on Sunday July 2.

He was last seen at 12pm Sunday July 2 as he went out on his mobility scooter heading toward the Stew Ponds and Christ Church area.

Surrey Police say they are concerned for the 70-year-old's welfare as his behaviour is "out of character".

Officers were searching the area where Mr Middleton went missing on Sunday afternoon alongside the National Police Air Service and Surrey Search and Rescue.

Mr Middleton is white, 5ft 6 inches tall, of large build, with brown greying hair.

He was wearing a body warmer, dark grey shorts, blue trainers, white socks and was riding his 4-wheeled light blue mobility scooter.

Anyone who knows where he is or who has seen him today to call immediately on 101 (999 in an emergency) and quote the reference number P17165048.

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