Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man reported missing from the Hunter Region.
Raymond Peterson, aged 85, was last seen at Yarrum Avenue, Beresfield, around 2pm today (Monday 4 September 2023).
When he could not be located, officers from Port Stephens-Hunter Police District were notified and commenced inquiries into his whereabouts.
Police hold serious concerns for his welfare as he lives with dementia.
Raymond is described as being of Caucasian appearance, approximately 175cm tall, of medium build, bald, with a grey moustache and goatee.
He was last seen wearing a navy long sleeve shirt, dark grey jeans, a cap, and prescription glasses.
Anyone with information into Raymond’s whereabouts is urged to contact 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.
