This in from the police, in their own words. Ed
Update : Police confirm Mr Whittaker has been found safe and well in Ryde
We are currently making enquiries following a report of a 57-year-old man missing from the Isle of Wight.
David Whittaker was last seen on Tuesday, October 27 in Newport.
He is described as:
White
Five feet eleven inches tall
Grey beard and hair
Light blue polo top and Navy tank top
Grey Jumper
Navy trousers
Large build
He was driving a silver Vauxhall Vectra registration plate DS03 LPF.
Anyone with any information should contact us on 101.