UPDATE: NOW FOUND: Police update at 1.30pm, Friday, October 17: “Keith Sheppard, 76, who had been reported missing from Exeter on Thursday 16 October, has been found safe by police.

We would like to thank members of the public for their help.”

• POLICE are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of 76-year-old Keith Sheppard from Exeter.

Keith’s last known whereabouts was on Exeter High Street on Thursday, October 16.

Keith is described as a white male, 5ft 8ins tall, and was wearing glasses.

He has a beard and was last seen wearing a khaki baseball cap, navy blue hooded top, light blue jeans, and navy-blue trainers.

Police would like to hear from anyone who has seen Keith to get in touch.

Anyone who sees Keith is asked to contact police on 999/101 quoting log number 251 of 16/10/25.