Appeal to locate elderly man missing from Guildford

Friday, 14 March 2025 07:51:46 PM

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

Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate an elderly man missing from Guildford.

Vailiami Takiai, aged 87, was last seen on Albert Street, Guildford about 5.55pm today (Friday 14 March 2025).

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

Concerns are held for Vailiami’s welfare as he lives with dementia.

Vailiami is described as being of Pacific Islander/Maori appearance, about 175cm tall, of slim build, with short white hair.

He was last seen wearing a white singlet, grey shorts and thongs.

Anyone with information on Vailiami’s whereabouts is urged to contact Cumberland Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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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