Pensioner reported missing in Edinburgh has been found safe and well

Police have confirmed that an 81-year-old man with Alzheimer’s disease who had been reported missing today from the north of Edinburgh, has been found safe and well.

By The Newsroom

Published 12th Mar 2019, 16:12 BST

Updated 12th Mar 2019, 20:27 BST

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Donald MacLeod went missing from Glenogle Road leisure centre at around 12.20pm on Tuesday, March 12.

He failed to return home or make contact with anyone which sparked concern.

But a spokesman for the force confirmed that Donald has now been found “safe and well” this evening.

Donald MacLeod has been reported missing. Pic: Police Scotland

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