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Missing pensioner found ‘safe and well’ by police

James Yule, 81, was found in Dundee after going missing from Perth.

Missing pensioner found ‘safe and well’ by police — Found: James Yule disappeared in Perth.

Peter Cassidy

24th Jan 2020

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A missing 81-year-old man was found “safe and well” after disappearing overnight.

James Yule, who was last seen on Isla Road in Perth at around 5.30pm on Thursday, was later tracked down in Dundee.

A Police Scotland spokesperson thanked the public for sharing the force’s appeal.

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