Police appeal to locate man missing from Mt Pritchard

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate an elderly man missing from Sydney’s south west.

Leslie Trew, aged 86, was last seen at an address in Meldrum Avenue, Mt Pritchard on Monday (17 July 2023).

When he failed to return to his home and was unable to be located, officers attached to Fairfield Police Area Command were notified and commenced inquiries into his whereabouts.

Police hold serious concerns for his welfare due to his age.

Leslie is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 165cm-170cm tall, of thin build, with bird tattoo on both shoulders and skull tattoo on right forearm.

He was last seen wearing blue jeans, grey jacket, white t-shirt, black sneakers, and glasses.

He is known to frequent the Mt Pritchard area.

Anyone with information of his whereabouts is urged to contact police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Anyone with information about Alex’s whereabouts 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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