John Burnim: Police issue update after pensioner (85) is reported missing

Police have issued an update after an earlier appeal to help locate a missing pensioner.

Officers had asked for help from the public after becoming concerned for the welfare of 85-year-old John Burnim.

Police have thanked the public for their assistance in relation to a pensioner who had been reported missing in north Belfast. Picture: Pacemakerplaceholder image
Police have thanked the public for their assistance in relation to a pensioner who had been reported missing in north Belfast. Picture: Pacemaker

He was reported missing in the Crumlin Road area of north Belfast on the morning of Tuesday, December 30.

In an update issued on Tuesday afternoon, a PSNI spokesperson confirmed the pensioner had been located.

"Police would like to thank members of the public for their assistance in relation to missing person, 85-year-old John Burnim. He has been located safe and well,” the spokesperson said.

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