An elderly man reported missing from Surry Hills yesterday, has been found safe.
Officers from Surry Hills Police Area Command began searching for the 88-year-old man after he was last seen leaving his home early yesterday, and made a public appeal for assistance.
“Police patrolling the Moore Park area found the man early this morning; he was cold but otherwise unharmed,” NSW Police said in a statement today.
“Paramedics were called Surry Hills Police Station to check the man over as a precaution, before he was reunited with his family.
“Police thank the media and the local community for their efforts to find the man.”
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EARLIER TODAY:
Police are appealing for public assistance to locate an elderly man last seen in central Sydney.
Vasilios Karahalios, also known as ‘Bill’, aged 88, was last seen at a home on Crown Street, Surry Hills, about 6.45am yesterday.
“Police and family hold concerns for his welfare as he lives with dementia and requires medication,” NSW Police said in a statement.
Bill is described as being of Mediterranean/Middle Eastern appearance, about 170cm – 175cm tall, of thin build with white hair and a moustache. He was last seen wearing black tracksuit pants, a blue and brown striped pyjama top, and black shoes.
Anyone with information about Bill’s whereabouts is urged to contact Surry Hills Police Station or Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000.
