Update

Mr Walden has returned home.

ESSEX Police are appealing for help to find Derek Walden, 80, who is missing from his home in Harlow.

He was last seen at around 9am today, Tuesday, October 22, and his family and officers are concerned for his welfare.

Derek was last seen wearing gold rimmed glasses, a navy padded coat, grey and blue trousers and black shoes. He has links to Waltham Abbey, Loughton, Waltham Cross and London.

We believe Derek is on foot but could be using public transport

Anyone with information is asked to call Harlow police station on 101.