A PENSIONER suffering from Alzheimer’s disease has gone missing.

Ioan Phillips, 87, was last seen at his home address off South Street in Letcombe Regis, near Wantage, at around 3.20pm yesterday.

Mr Phillips is white, 5ft 8ins, and well built, with white hair which is balding.

He was last seen wearing a checked shirt, fawn coloured trousers and brown shoes.

Police said they were growing increasingly concerned for Mr Phillips’ welfare.

Officers are investigating two possible sightings of Mr Phillips, one at a nearby nature reserve and another off the Ridgeway at Gramps Hill.

Anyone with information about Mr Phillips’ whereabouts is asked to contact Thames Valley Police on 0845 8 505 505, quoting reference: URN 1222 24/7/11.