Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man missing from Newcastle.
Darren Daley, aged 57, was last seen on Michael Street, Jesmond, about 4.30pm today (Thursday 17 September 2026).
When he was unable to be located or contacted, officers attached to Newcastle City Police District were notified and commenced inquiries into his whereabouts.
Police hold concerns for Darren’s welfare as he lives with dementia and multiple medical conditions.
He is described as being of Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander appearance, about 165cm tall, of slim build with grey hair and a beard.
Darren was last seen wearing a green/khaki jacket, a purple jumper, black tracksuit pants, black sneakers and a ‘Koori Knockout’ hat.
Anyone with information into his whereabouts is urged to contact Newcastle City Police District 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.
