Appeal to locate man missing from Sydney’s south west

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man missing from Sydney’s south west.

Andrei Kovalev, aged 30, was last seen at an address on Iberia Street, Padstow, about 9am today (Saturday 1 July 2023).

When he could no be located or contacted, officers attached to Bankstown Police Area Command commenced an investigation into his whereabouts.

Police and family hold serious concerns for his welfare.

Andrei is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 175cm tall with solid build, and has a short beard and medium-length brown hair tied back in a pony tail.

He was last seen wearing a black jacket, hoodie, black t-shirt, black pants, and black shoes.

Anyone who sights Andrei, or has information into his whereabouts, is urged to call 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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