A missing man who needed his medication has now returned home safe and well.

John Walsh, 69, was last seen leaving his home in Mill Road, Epsom, at about 1pm on Friday.

A renewed police appeal issued yesterday suggested that Mr Walsh might have used different names or travelled to Victoria.

Today police thanked the public and the media for their help.

It is believed Mr Walsh went out to a local shop and cafe, but he never returned home and was reported missing at 6.15pm on Friday.

Anyone who has seen Mr Walsh should call Surrey Police on 101 or charity Missing People on 116 000.