Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man missing from the states Illawarra region.
Neil Shepherd, aged 73, was last seen on Pioneer Drive, Oak Flats, about 1pm yesterday (Sunday 20 September 2026).
When he could not be located or contacted, officers attached to Lake Illawarra Police District were notified and commenced inquiries into his whereabouts.
There are concerns for Neil’s welfare.
Neil is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 175cm tall, of medium build, with brown hair and brown eyes.
He is known to frequent the Kiama area and may be driving a white Hyundai i30 with NSW registration plates BZD87B
Anyone with information into his whereabouts is urged to contact Lake Illawarra 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 managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
