'Vulnerable' New Forest resident Leonard Baker, 82, found by police after going missing last night

By Freddie Webb
Published 28th Jun 2022, 08:54 BST
Updated 28th Jun 2022, 10:40 BST
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A ‘VULNERABLE’ pensioner who went missing in Hampshire last night has been found by police

Leonard Baker, 82, disappeared yesterday from the Colbourne Close area of Bransgore, New Forest.

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Officers were unsure what time the New Forest resident vanished, believing it to have happened anytime from 10pm, but Mr Baker has now been found.

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A statement from Hampshire Constabulary said: ‘Thank you to all who shared our earlier appeal for missing Leonard from the Bransgore area of the New Forest.

‘He has now been located.’

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Police were concerned regarding Mr Baker’s disappearance.

Leonard Baker, 82, has been found by police after going missing last night. Picture: Habibur RahmanLeonard Baker, 82, has been found by police after going missing last night. Picture: Habibur Rahman
Leonard Baker, 82, has been found by police after going missing last night. Picture: Habibur Rahman

An earlier statement, posted at 8.30am this morning, said: ‘Leonard is vulnerable and we are concerned for his welfare.

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