Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man missing from the state’s mid north coast.
John Keith, aged 85, was last seen at Forster riding an electric bike with a small black and white Cavoodle dog, about 8am today (Saturday 9 September 2023).
When he could not be located, officers from Manning Great Lakes Police District were notified at 8pm this evening (Saturday 9 September 2023) and immediately commenced inquiries to locate him.
Police hold serious concerns for his welfare due to his age and a medical condition he lives with.
John is described as Caucasian appearance, about 170cm tall, medium build, green eyes and grey thinning hair.
It is not known what he maybe wearing.
He is known to frequent the Forster and Tuncurry areas.
Anyone who sees John or has any information on his whereabouts is urged to contact Forster Police Station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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