SINGAPORE - Police are appealing for the next-of-kin of an elderly man to come forward.

The slim-built man, who is about 1.7m tall and is believed to be in his 70s, was found along Serangoon North Avenue 2 at about 12.50am on Wednesday. He was unable to provide details or contact numbers of his next-of-kin, said the police in a news release issued on Wednesday night.

The man is tanned, and has short, grey hair. He was last seen wearing a yellow T-shirt.

Relatives, or anyone with information on the man, can call the police hotline at 1800-225-0000 or submit information online at www.police.gov.sg/CrimeStopper. All information will be kept strictly confidential.