A body, believed to be that of a man reported missing from Beresfield, has been located.
The 85-year-old man was last seen about 2pm on Monday 4 September 2023.
When he could not be contacted or located, officers attached to Port Stephens-Hunter Police District were notified and commenced inquiries into his whereabouts.
Following extensive inquiries and a multi-agency search with assistance from Newcastle Police Rescue, NSW Police Divers, NSW SES, Westpac and the local community, the body of a man was located near Anderson Drive, Beresfield, about 12.30pm today (Wednesday 6 September 2023).
While the body is yet to be formally identified, it is believed to be that of the missing 85-year-old man.
A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.
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.
