Appeal to locate man missing from Villawood

Wednesday, 25 December 2024 01:33:11 AM

Please note: An image of the missing person is available on NSW Police Force social media sites.

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man missing from Sydney’s west.

Rahim Barati, aged 29, was last seen in Villawood, about 7pm yesterday (Tuesday 24 December 2024).

When he could not be located or contacted, officers attached to Bankstown Police Area Command were notified and commenced inquiries into his whereabouts.

Police and family hold serious concerns for his welfare as he lives with an intellectual disability and is non-verbal.

Rahim is described as being of Middle Eastern/Mediterranean appearance, about 170cm tall, medium build, with medium length grey/white hair and is unshaven.

He was last seen wearing a grey/green Armani shirt and blue jeans.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Bankstown Police Station or 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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