Missing 51-year-old Cairns man has been found safe and well

A 51-year-old Cairns City man has been found by police following a public assistance appeal to find him.

Edward Rooke was last on foot at a Sheridan Street address at approximately 10.30pm on March 25. Picture: Supplied

A Cairns City man who had been missing since April has been found alive and well following a public assistance appeal to locate him.

Edward Rooke, 51, had been missing from Cairns City since April 28.

Mr Rooke was last on foot at a Sheridan Street address at approximately 10.30pm on March 25.

He had not been seen or heard from since.

Earlier it was reported Mr Rooke does not have a phone or car, and would have likely been approaching members of the public for help.

His whereabouts is unknown; however, Mr Rooke is believed to be in the Cairns City or Smithfield areas, possibly in a park or other public area.

Police hold serious concerns for his welfare as he has a medical condition.

Police urged anyone with information regarding his whereabouts within the last two months to come forward.

Investigations are continuing.

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