Search for elderly dementia patient who went missing from Fremantle nursing home

An urgent search is underway for an elderly Perth dementia patient who has gone missing from an aged care home.

Gregory Dodds, 72, was last seen at around midday on Sunday at the Wolsely Road property in East Fremantle where he resides.

He is known to use public transport, and police believe he may have boarded a bus and be unable to find his way back to the facility.

Mr Dodds was last seen wearing a green T-shirt and dark trousers.

He is 187cm tall, has grey hair and a short beard.

Anyone who believes they may have sighted Greggory is urged to call police on 131 444.