Norfolk OPP are searching for a missing elderly man last seen delivering newspapers in Simcoe.

Police say Robert Ranford, 73, was last seen in the area of Talbot Street North on July 8. Police were alerted about his disappearance on Thursday.

Residents said Ranford had been delivering newspapers for more than 10 years. On his porch over the weekend could be seen a stack of undelivered papers.

Ranford is described as 6-feet, 160 pounds and has green eyes and grey hair. Ranford also wears prescription glasses.

Anyone with information on Ranford is asked to contact Norfolk County OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.