A 73-YEAR-OLD woman with dementia reported missing from Bowdon has been found.

Valerie Nuttall, 73, was reported missing after she failed to return home from a walk yesterday morning, Sunday February 19.

Police appealed for help in finding Valerie as she suffered from dementia and could be confused or disoriented.

Earlier this morning, police confirmed that she has been found safe and thanked the public for their assistance.