Concern growing for missing pensioner who left Sheffield home in dressing gownÂ

Concern is growing for the welfare of an elderly Sheffield man who left his home in a dressing gown.Â Â

By The Newsroom

Published 5th Dec 2018, 13:56 BST

Updated 5th Dec 2018, 14:00 BST

Peter Leggett, aged 79, was last known to be at his home in Ecclesall Road at midnight on Monday, December 3.Â

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In a statement, South Yorkshire Police said it appears he left home some time within the next several hours and before 9.15am on Tuesday morning.

At the time he was wearing just a dressing gown, a blue knee-length mac, slippers and glasses.

He is thought to be driving a black Kia Sportage, with the registration LT15 OUX,Â and could possibly have been heading towards Derbyshire.Â

A force spokesperson said: 'He is described as around 5ft 9ins tall, of a very thin build and with grey/blonde hair.Â

'Have you seen Peter? Have you seen Peter's car?

'If so please call South Yorkshire Police on 101 quoting incident number 0215 of 5 December 2018, you can also contact Derbyshire Police quoting incident 388 of 5 December 2018.'