There's concern for the man's well-being as he is without his medication.

UPDATE: Ottawa police say Jim Newman has been located, safe and sound.

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Police are searching for a man, missing from the Walkley Road and St-Laurent Boulevard area of southeast Ottawa, and are looking for your help to find him.

Jim Newman, 79, disappeared yesterday afternoon from the Halifax Drive area. There's concern for his well-being as he is without his medication.

Newman's described as:

white

5'8" tall

weighing about 210 pounds

full white beard

grey hair with a part

Newman was last seen wearing light-coloured pants and a brown belt. He may have a blue-and-white plaid shirt with a leather purse on his shoulder.

Anyone who knows Newman's current whereabouts is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Missing Persons Unit at 613-236-1222, ext. 2355, or Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477.