POLICE who launched a major search for a missing pensioner who suffers from Alzheimer's have found him safe and well.

Samuel Hunter, 82, was reported missing from his home in Gilmartin Road, Linwood.

A Police Scotland spokesman said: "Thank you very much for sharing our appeal on 82 year-old Samuel Hunter who was missing from his home in Linwood.

"He has been traced and is safe and well."