A man who requires regular medication has gone missing from Epsom.

Surrey Police said it was growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of John Walsh, who was last seen when he left his home in the Mill Road area of Epsom at about 1pm on Friday, February 27.

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The 69-year-old is believed to have gone out to a local shop and cafe but he did not return home and was reported missing at 6.15pm.

Police described Mr Walsh’s disappearance as out of character and said he requires regular medication which he is not believed to have with him.

Mr Walsh is white and about 5’6”.

Anyone who has seen Mr Walsh should call Surrey Police on 101 or charity Missing People on 116 000.

Mr Walsh was last seen in the Mill Road area of Epsom