AN URGENT search is underway for a missing 88-year-old man.

Reg Fountain is currently missing from his home in Hastings.

The 88-year-old was last seen walking westbound along the A28 at 7.34pm on Thursday, May 12.

The Argus: The 88-year-old was last seen walking westbound along the A28 at 7.34pm on Thursday, May 12 The 88-year-old was last seen walking westbound along the A28 at 7.34pm on Thursday, May 12

He is known to frequent Old Town and the seafront area of Hastings.

He is 5ft 7in with white hair, and wearing a stone-coloured bomber jacket, blue trousers and black shoes.

Police say they are concerned for his welfare.

“If you see him, call 999, quoting 1521 of 12/05,” a police spokesman said.