Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man missing from Sydney’s west.
Nelson Villada, aged 66, was last seen on Walpole Street, Merrylands about 8am yesterday (Wednesday 21 October 2026).
When he was unable to be located or contacted, officers attached to Cumberland Police Area Command were notified and commenced inquiries into his whereabouts.
Police and family hold concerns for Nelson’s welfare as disappearance is out of character.
He is described as being of Mediterranean/Middle Eastern appearance, 170cm to 180cm tall, of medium build, with grey hair, brown eyes and is unshaven.
Inquiries indicate Nelson may have been in the Hilltop Road, Merrylands area, about 2pm yesterday.
Anyone with information into his whereabouts is urged to contact Granville 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.
