Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man reported missing from the Newcastle.
John Duke, aged 60, was last seen at a home on Fawcett Street, Mayfield, about 1am on Thursday (8 October 2026).
When he was unable to be located or contacted, officers attached to Newcastle City Police District were notified last night (Friday 9 October 2026) and commenced inquiries into his whereabouts.
Police and family hold serious concerns for John’s welfare as he lives with dementia.
John is described as being of Caucasian appearance, 175cm, slim build, long black hair, with a grey beard and moustache.
He was last seen wearing black jeans, a yellow striped shirt, and a camouflage cowboy hat.
John is known to frequent the Coles shopping centre on Maitland Road, Mayfield, Newcastle CBD, Merewether, and surrounding areas.
Anyone with information into his whereabouts is urged to contact Newcastle Police Station 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.
