Missing Leyland pensioner, 78, found ‘safe and well’ following police appeal

Thomas Sharp was reported missing from his home in Leyland on Thursday morning (August 25).

Lancashire Police launched an urgent appeal to find the 78-year-old and urged anyone with information to come forward.

Officers later confirmed Thomas had been found “safe and well” in an update posted at 2.40pm.

“Thank you to everyone who shared our appeal,” a spokesman for Lancashire Police said.

What do you do when someone you know is missing?

- Begin by calling the person, searching the places where you think they could be, and speaking to people that might know where they are.

- If you think the person is at risk, report them as a missing person to the police. You do not have to wait 24 hours.

- Make a note of all the things you have done, places you have searched and people you have spoken to.

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