Police have safely found a pensioner who was last seen earlier this morning.

Peter, aged 73, was reported missing after last being spotted by Tesco Express in High Road, Bushey Heath at 8.55am (Friday October 21).

Police say he was last seen wearing a blue check dressing gown, a grey t-shirt with yellow writing on and tight blue jeans.

Hertfordshire Constabulary said its officers were growing increasingly concerned for Peter’s welfare.

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However police confirmed this afternoon that Peter had been found safely.

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