Appeal to locate man missing from Newcastle

Thursday, 28 November 2024 08:31:43 PM

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

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man missing from the Newcastle area.

Neil Westcott, aged 79, was last seen leaving Westfield Kotara Shopping Centre and walking along Park Avenue, Kotara towards Adamstown at 12.30pm today (Thursday 28 November 2024).

When he could not be located or contacted, officers from Newcastle City Police District were notified and commenced inquiries to locate him.

Family and police hold concerns for his welfare as he lives with dementia.

Neil is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 175cm tall, of thin build, with short grey hair and is clean shaven.

He was last seen wearing a cream/brown stripped wide brimmed hat, grey polo shirt with black collar, blue shorts, black socks, brown walking shoes and carrying black and white polka dot umbrella.

Neil is known to frequent Kotara.

Anyone with information into his whereabouts is urged to contact Newcastle Police or Crime Stoppers on 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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