UPDATE: An elderly man who went missing in Perth’s northern suburbs yesterday has been found safe and well.

There were concerns for Raymond Cyril Vernon, 89, who disappeared after been seen driving on Karoborup Road in Carabooda when he stopped and asked for directions to Wanneroo Road about 4pm yesterday.

Mr Vernon was found in Moore River this morning, 45km away from where he was last seen.

Mr Vernon suffers from dementia and police were concerned he may have been confused about his whereabouts and be unable to return home.