PSNI appeal for information on missing 85-year-old John Burnim from north Belfast

Police are appealing for information about a missing 85-year-old man in Belfast.

The PSNI said John Burnim was last seen in the Crumlin Road area of north Belfast at around 9am this morning, Tuesday, 30 December.

John Burren, 85, was last seen in north Belfast.placeholder image
John Burren, 85, was last seen in north Belfast.

He is believed to be wearing a grey jumper, dress trousers and combat boots.

Police are asking the public if they have any information in relation to John's whereabouts or believe they may have seen him, to contact police immediately on 101, or 999 in an emergency, quoting reference number 223 30/12/25.

PSNI UPDATE at 1:15pm today: Police would like to thank members of the public for their assistance in relation to missing person, 85-year-old John Burren. He has been located safe and well.

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