STAFF REPORTER

Police hold concerns for the welfare of a 78-year-old man last seen leaving his work at Fremantle Hospital at 2.49pm yesterday.

Kevin John Murphy (pictured) of Mount Claremont is 172cm tall, of medium build, with blue eyes and light brown hair balding on top.

Mr Murphy was last seen wearing dark business trousers, a grey long-sleeved business shirt and a tie. He was carrying a black briefcas

He left his work at the hospital and boarded a train at Fremantle Station.

Mr Murphy got off the train at Subiaco at 3.22pm and boarded another train for Perth.

He got off the train at Perth station, and was last seen on the pedestrian footbridge over Wellington Street at 3.49pm.

Police and Mr Murphy’s family have concerns for his welfare as his disappearance is out of character.

While still fit, Mr Murphy suffers from a heart condition and needs daily medication for this.

Anyone with information about Mr Murphy’s whereabouts should call police on 131 444.