Missing pensioner with dementia found ‘safe and well’

Police launched a search for Lorraine Ross, 72, after she was last seen on Sunday morning.

Missing pensioner with dementia found ‘safe and well’ Police Scotland/SNS

A vulnerable pensioner with dementia who disappeared in Edinburgh has been found “safe and well”.

Police launched a search for Lorraine Ross, 72, after she was last seen leaving her house in the city’s Lasswade Road for a walk at around 10am on Sunday.

Following a public appeal, the force later confirmed she had been traced and was “safe and well”.

A police spokesperson added: “Thank you very much for your assistance with this appeal.”