A pensioner who went missing for 8 days and visited Bridlington has been found safe and well.
The Bridlington Echo put out an appeal for the whereabouts of Ronald Webster, an 81-year-old pensioner who had recently undergone triple bypass surgery and epilepsy. He had been missing from his Oldham home for 8 days.
His family had an idea he may visit Bridlington as he had many fond memories of the resort.
When Ron was eventually found – drinking a pint in a pub in central Manchester, he had made a 240 mile round trip to Scarborough and then on to Bridlington during his time away.
Greater Manchester Police tweeted the good news of his return after a member of the public reported him to an officer.
His elated granddaughter, Paige Tattersall, posted to Facebook: “They have found him!!!! Will update properly soon but he’s coming home!”
Paige explained: “He was in Wetherspoons in Manchester drinking a pint [before] coming home. He got the train from Huddersfield to Scarborough to Bridlington like we thought.
“He’s absolutely fine he was just scared of going back to my gran I think! He knows he’s in trouble!!” she continued.
“We are absolutely elated. To get that phone call that they have found him safe and well will never ever be compared.
“And then to be able to reunited him grandma. We can all sleep tonight knowing he’s home safe where he belongs.” added Paige.
Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Chief Inspector Matthew Walker of GMP’s Oldham district, expressed relief that Ronald had been reunited with his family and stated: “This is the result we are always hoping for when we open investigations into missing persons. We are all relieved that Ronald is safe and well and that he has been reunited with his loved ones, who were understandably incredibly concerned.”
