NSW Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a 74-year-old man missing from the Lake Macquarie area.
Terrence Elwell (pictured) was last seen leaving an aged care facility on Toronto Road, near the intersection of York Street, Booragul, about 12.15pm today.
“When he could not be located, officers attached to Lake Macquarie Police District were notified and commenced inquiries in his whereabouts,” NSW Police said in a statement.
“Police and family hold serious concerns for Terrence’s welfare as he lives with dementia.”
Terrence is described as being of Caucasian appearance, approximately 172cm tall, medium build, bald with a grey beard.
He was last seen wearing glasses, a maroon jumper and dark grey tracksuit pants.
Terrence is known to frequent the Booragul and Cardiff areas.
Anyone with information into Terrence’s whereabouts is urged to contact police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
