Appeal to locate man missing from Lake Macquarie

Saturday, 09 November 2024 03:43:15 PM

PLEASE NOTE: An image of the missing person is available via NSW Police Force social media pages.

Police are appealing for information after a man went missing from the Lake Macquarie area this morning.

Doug Everett, aged 67, was last seen in Valentine about 8am (Saturday 9 November 2024).

When he could not be located or contacted, officers from Lake Macquarie Police District were notified and commenced inquiries into his whereabouts.

Concerns are held for Doug’s welfare as his disappearance is out of character.

Doug is described as being of Caucasian appearance, with an olive complexion, about 175cm tall, of slim build, with ‘salt and pepper’ coloured hair and brown eyes.

He may be wearing navy blue ‘Reebok’ shorts, a dark grey shirt with black writing saying ‘TWL’, and white and blue running shoes.

Doug may be travelling in a white Toyota Hiace van with NSW registration ‘DE570’.

Anyone with information on Doug’s whereabouts is urged to contact Lake Macquarie police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 immediately.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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