UPDATE: Dennis Barnicoat has been located safe and well, and police have thanked the public for their help.
Police are concerned for the welfare of an 82 year old man who has gone missing in the Perranwell area this evening.
Dennis Barnicoat has been missing since about 3.30pm today from the Perranwell Station area.
Falmouth and Helston Police said: "Dennis has severe dementia and little mental capacity. He was last seen wearing a red checked shirt, cream trousers and black slippers."
People are asked to report any sightings of Dennis immediately by calling 999.
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