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Man goes missing from Glangwili hospital | Man goes missing from Glangwili hospital |
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A 72-year-old man suffering from dementia and diabetes has gone missing from hospital in Carmarthen. | |
Ivor Evans left Glangwili Hospital with a bandage on his head at around 19:45 BST on Tuesday. | Ivor Evans left Glangwili Hospital with a bandage on his head at around 19:45 BST on Tuesday. |
The pensioner who "may appear confused" was seen at 01:30 BST on Wednesday in the Llanarthne area. | |
Dyfed-Powys Police said it was "increasingly concerned" for Mr Evans' welfare. | |
Sgt Dominic Jones said: "We need to find him as soon as possible. There has been a confirmed sighting at 1am in the Llanarthne area, and I would appeal to residents in the area to check their sheds and outbuildings." | |
On Wednesday, police dogs, helicopter and a mountain rescue team have been searching the area. | |
Mr Evans had a bandage on his head and has a goatee and tattoos on his arms. | Mr Evans had a bandage on his head and has a goatee and tattoos on his arms. |
He was last seen wearing a white short sleeved shirt and dark trousers. | He was last seen wearing a white short sleeved shirt and dark trousers. |