Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man missing from the Central Coast.
Gary Chapman, aged 74, was last seen at Wadalba about 12.30pm today (Thursday 20 August 2026).
When he was unable to be located or contacted, officers attached to Tuggerah Lakes Police Distrct were notified and commenced inquiries into his whereabouts.
Family and police hold concerns for Gary’s welfare as he lives with dementia.
He is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 175cm tall, of medium build, with grey hair and blue eyes.
Gary was last seen wearing a blue jeans, a red-and-white striped shirt, and sneakers.
He is known to frequent Wyong, Wadalba, Lake Munmorah, Chain Valley Bay and nearby areas.
Anyone with information about Gary’s whereabouts is urged to contact Wyong Police Station 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.
