Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man missing from Sydney’s south.
Matthew Phoon, aged 23, was last seen on Kurnell Road, Cronulla, about 1am today (Monday 19 October 2026).
When he was unable to be located or contacted, officers attached to Sutherland Shire Police Area Command were notified and commenced inquiries into his whereabouts.
Police and family hold concerns for Matthew’s welfare as he lives with autism.
He is described as being of Asian appearance, about 160cm tall, of slim build with short black hair and a black moustache.
Matthew was last seen wearing a light grey t-shirt, grey pants, and navy slides.
He was also seen carrying an iPad, headphones and a yellow ‘Wiggles’ doll.
Matthew is known to use the public transport network, particularly trains and ferries in the Cronulla area.
Anyone with information into his whereabouts is urged to contact Sutherland Police Area Command 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 managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
