UPDATE
A North Albury man reported missing to police on Friday, September 29, has been found safe and well.
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NSW Police confirmed on Saturday, September 30, the 79-year-old had been located in Victoria.
Police said he travelled by train to family near Warrnambool before becoming disoriented.
"A 79-year-old man reported missing near Albury has been located in Victoria safe and well," the NSW Police Force Facebook post read.
"Thank you to everyone."
He was last seen leaving a house on Wingara Street, North Albury, about 10.30am on Friday, September 29.
Police said concerns were held for his welfare due to him living with dementia.
NSW Police released images, a description and an SMS appeal to all phones in the region on Friday night to help prompt a response.
EARLIER
Members of the public are being urged to check their yards and shed for a missing man who has dementia.
The man was last seen leaving a house on Wingara Street, North Albury, about 10.30am on Friday, September 29.
The 79-year-old was reported missing to Albury police when he could not be located.
"Police and his family hold serious concerns for (the man's) welfare due to him living with dementia, and may appear confused or disoriented," a police spokesman said.
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"(He) is known to frequent the Thurgoona Men's Shed and North Albury region.
"Residents in the area are asked to check their backyards and any sheds or garages for the missing man."
Police sent out an SMS appeal to all phones in the region on Friday night.
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