Police appeal to locate man missing from Drummoyne

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man missing from Sydney’s Inner West.

Horst Wegner, aged 77, was last seen leaving an aged care facility in Mary Street, Drummoyne, about 11.20pm yesterday (Saturday 15 July 2023).

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

Police and family hold serious concerns for his welfare as he has a medical condition that requires treatment.

Horst is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 170cm tall, of slim build, with white hair and a white beard.

He was last seen wearing a West Tigers T-shirt, black shorts, black socks, and blue ASIC shoes.

Anyone who sees Horst is urged to contact Burwood police 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 treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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