Police thank public for help with appeal after missing man is found (Image: UGC)
Essex Police have thanked residents for their help after locating a missing man from Dovercourt.
Barry Smith, 77, has now been located safe and well.
A spokesman said: "Thank you for sharing our appeal to find a missing man from Dovercourt earlier today.
"We are pleased to report that Barry Smith has been found safe and well."
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