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89-YEAR-OLD MISSING IN YAMBA

Serious concerns are held for the welfare of an elderly man, missing in the Northern Rivers.

89-year-old Vernon Neilson was last seen leaving an aged-care service on Freeburn Street in Yamba, just after 10.15am yesterday.

Police and family hold concerns for his welfare due to a medical condition and overnight weather conditions.

Mr Neilson is described as being of Caucasian appearance, 180cm tall, thin to medium build with grey hair and a grey moustache.

He was last seen wearing glasses, blue jeans, black slippers, a blue flannelette collared shirt with a long sleeved dark zip-up cardigan.

He also has a hearing aid and may be carrying a newspaper.

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