NSW Police are appealing for public assistance as search operation continues to locate an elderly man who was last seen in Sydney’s southwest.
Ivan Jakus, who also goes by John, aged 75, was last seen at a club on Cowpasture Road, Leppington, at about 5.30pm on Sunday April 12th.
“When he failed to return to his aged care facility at Casula, officers attached to Liverpool City Police Area Command were notified and commenced inquiries into his whereabouts,” NSW Police said in a statement.
“Police and family have concerns for Ivan’s welfare as he lives with dementia and requires regular medication.”
Inquiries revealed Ivan was seen leaving Leppington Railway Station at around 7.30pm on Sunday and was also seen outside a home on Ramsay Road, Rossmore, at approximately 10pm on Sunday.
“A coordinated search – involving Police rescue, SES, RFS and other resources – is continuing to be conducted in the Rossmore area and police are asking residents to check sheds and other structures on their properties,” Police said.
Ivan is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 165cm, of medium build, with short grey hair. He was last seen wearing a white ‘Adidas’ t-shirt, dark navy shorts, white socks and dark coloured shoes.
Ivan is believed to be travelling on foot in the Leppington area; however, he is extremely mobile and may have travelled further, NSW Police said.
He is known to frequent the Casula, Liverpool, Cabramatta and Fairfield areas.
Anyone with information into his whereabouts is urged to call Liverpool Police Station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
