Update: Found safe and well. Police helicopter searching for missing 81 year-old Formby man

UPDATE – MISSING MAN FOUND SAFE: We’re pleased to share that Bernard Phelan has been found safe and well in Birmingham.

A huge thank you goes to all the emergency services involved in the search tonight – including the police helicopter team and Southport Lifeboat – as well as everyone who helped by searching locally and sharing the appeal online.

Your support has once again shown the strength of our community. ❤️

Original post:

The police helicopter flying over Formby and the beach area this evening is connected to the search for 81-year-old Bernard Phelan, who has been reported missing from home this afternoon, Friday 5th September.

Bernard was last seen at around 2.30pm in the Victoria Road area of Formby. Extensive enquiries are ongoing to find him.

He is described as:

• 5ft 11in tall

• Medium build

• Grey hair

• Wears glasses

At the time he was last seen, Bernard was wearing:

• A brown hat

• A checked shirt

• A black fleece jacket

• Carrying a walking stick

Bernard is known to frequent Formby Waitrose and also has links with Birmingham and Solihull.

👉 If you have seen Bernard, or have any information that could help, please contact Merseyside Police via their online form here: https://orlo.uk/M8j0J, call 101, or report directly to the Merseyside Police Contact Centre.