Appeal to locate man missing in Hunter Valley region

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man missing from the Hunter region.

Roy Quinton, aged 61, was last seen at a home on Stanford St, Pelaw Main near Kurri Kurri, about 7.40am yesterday (Tuesday 24 October 2023).

When he could not be located or contacted, officers attached to Hunter Valley Police District were later notified and commenced inquiries into his whereabouts.

Police and family hold serious concerns for his welfare.

Roy is described as being of Caucasian appearance, approximately 180cm tall, of medium build, and with short light grey hair.

He was last seen wearing a long-sleeved white polo shirt with a John Deere logo, faded blue jeans and beige elastic-sided work boots.

He is known to frequent the Pelaw Main, Kurri Kurri and Weston areas.

Anyone with 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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