John and Joan found: Dorset Police say missing pensioners are safe

And appeal was put out today for John and Joan, both 76, who were reported missing having last been seen in Clacton in Essex on Thursday, where they had been with family.

It is understood they left Essex on Friday morning, but had not been back to their home in Dorchester.

Earlier Inspector Charlotte Lee, of Dorset Police, said: “We understand it is very out of character for John and Joan to go missing like this, so we are keen to find them and make sure they are all right. We all just want to check that you are OK.”

Dorset Police have confirmed that the pair have been found.