A MAN with dementia who went missing from his home in Melbourne has been found.
John Davidson was reported missing by neighbours who had grown concerned for his welfare after last seeing him outside his address in Peniston Rise at 12pm on Saturday, September 13.
The 55-year-old was found in Shepshed, near Loughborough, this afternoon and has now returned home safe and well.
He was believed to have been riding a light-coloured mountain bike when he was last seen, but was found on foot in Leicestershire.
A helicopter was involved in a large-scale search for Mr Davidson, who suffers from dementia.
Acting sergeant Matthew Haslam, who was involved in the search, has thanked the public and the media for their help in ensuring he was returned home safely.
He said: "The response we had from people was fantastic and I would like to thank everyone who called us with information or to report possible sightings.
"I'd also like to thank the media and people who shared information on sites such as Facebook and Twitter, which helped spread the appeal far and wide."
