Family and police fear for the safety of a Wigan dementia patient who has gone missing

A desperate search has been launched for a Wigan pensioner who suffers from dementia and has gone missing.
By Charles Graham
Published 19th Dec 2022, 16:01 BST
Updated 19th Dec 2022, 16:02 BST
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When last seen at 12.30pm near Wigan town centre on Monday December 19, 80-year-old Robert Barnes was wearing a two-tone grey-and-black stripy jacket and slippers.

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Robert Barnes, a dementia sufferer from Wigan, who went missing at lunchtime on Monday December 19Robert Barnes, a dementia sufferer from Wigan, who went missing at lunchtime on Monday December 19
Robert Barnes, a dementia sufferer from Wigan, who went missing at lunchtime on Monday December 19

Mr Barnes was last spotted at the Junction of Northway and Dicconson Street in Wigan.

He is described as being 5ft 6ins tall, of medium build with short, white hair.

A spokesperson for GMP Wigan West wrote on social media: “Robert may appear confused as he has dementia - officers are becoming increasingly concerned about him and want to make sure he is safe and well.

"Anyone with information about Robert's whereabouts should contact police on 0161 856 7032.”

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