Search for missing 76-year-old called off
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South West police have called off the search for a 76-year-old Augusta man who has been missing since Sunday.
Ronald John Payne was last seen by a neighbour at his Donovan Street home early on Sunday morning.
Local police, the State Emergency Service and Sea Search and Rescue have not found any sign of Mr Payne during air, land and sea searches over the past four days.
Mr Payne suffers from diabetes and possible early onset dementia.
Sergeant Andy Allison says Mr Payne's family remains hopeful he will return alive.
"Obviously upset and hoping that we do end up with a good result and he does just come home after not informing people that he's been away," he said.
"As time goes by, the longer that he's out of contact, the likelihood of a bad result increases."

