Police appeal to locate man missing from Lalor Park 5 August

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man missing from the Sydney’s north-west.

Karl Okon, aged 53, was last seen at Lalor Park shops about 9.30am on Friday (4 August 2023).

When he did not return and was unable to be contacted or located, officers from Blacktown Police Area Command were notified later that day, and commenced inquiries into his whereabouts.

Police and family hold concerns for his welfare.

Karl is described as being of Caucasian appearance, 174cm tall, medium build, fair complexion, brown hair, blue/grey eyes, full grey beard, and multiple tattoos on his arms and legs.

He was last seen wearing blue check shirt, grey pants, black sneakers, and was carrying an Aldi shopping bag.

He may be travelling around the Blacktown or Hawkesbury areas.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts is urged to contact 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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