Man located after SMS geo-targeting alert, NSW

An elderly man missing from Rose Bay has been located safe and well following an appeal for assistance.

The 79-year-old man was visiting family members in Rose Bay and was last seen at a home on Albemarle Avenue about 2pm today (Monday 15 August 2022).

When he could not be located by family members, officers attached to Eastern Suburbs Police Area Command were notified and commenced extensive inquiries to locate him.

Following a public appeal for assistance, including an SMS geo-targeting alert, the man was located on Craigend Street, Darlinghurst.

Police thank the community for their assistance.

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