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UPDATE: Met police find missing 80-year-old man from Surbiton

By Nub News Reporter 12th Aug 2025

Robert from Surbiton was found on 13 August after Richmond police appealed for help (credit:@MPSRichmond/X).
Robert from Surbiton was found on 13 August after Richmond police appealed for help (credit:@MPSRichmond/X).

The Met Police appealed yesterday (12 August) to locate a missing 80-year-old man who was last seen leaving his home in Surbiton at midday on Thursday, 7 August.

The man, named as Robert, was wearing a pink shirt, black jacket, and carrying a Waitrose shopping bag at the time he was last seen. He also uses a walking aid.

Officers shared the appeal on social media, urging residents to get in touch if they have any information on Robert's whereabouts.

However, Kingston Police has today (Wednesday, 13 August) announced that Robert has been found.

In a post on X, the police said: "Robert, who we recently shared as missing, has been found safe and well. Thank you to all that shared and helped!"

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