Man missing from Minchinbury located

An elderly man reported missing from Sydney’s west has been located safe and well.

A 78-year-old man was last seen on McFarlane Drive, Minchinbury, about 4pm on Thursday (5 October 2023).

When he could not be located or contacted, officers from Mount Druitt Police Area Command were notified and commenced inquiries to locate him.

Following extensive inquiries, he was located safe and well in Minchinbury about 10.15pm on the same day (Thursday 5 October 2023).

Police wish to thank the public and the media for their assistance.

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