POLICE say a missing woman with dementia has been found "safe and well".

Police had issued an appeal after Joyce Whittaker, 72, was last seen yesterday (Friday) in Atherton at around 5pm.

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Joyce is described as having a small build, is a white elderly female with blonde hair cut short into a bob style.

Joyce is around 4,10ft in height and slim.

She was last seen wearing black pants, black shoes with a blue cardigan.

She also has a red trespass waterproof jacket over the top.

Police said Joyce has dementia and "may appear confused"

Shortly before 9.30am, officers confirmed Joyce has been found "safe and well".