Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man missing from the state’s north.
Benjamin Hutchison, aged 30, was last seen at a medical facility on Lookout Road, New Lambton Heights, about 3pm yesterday (Sunday 11 October 2026).
When he was unable to be located or contacted, officers attached to Newcastle City Police District were notified and commenced inquiries into his whereabouts.
Police and family hold concerns for Benjamin’s welfare as he requires regular medication.
He is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 180cm tall, of slim build, with brown eyes, a dark brown mullet and facial hair.
Benjamin was last seen wearing cream coloured trackpants and dark coloured shoes.
He is known to frequent parks and open areas in Lambton.
Anyone with information into his whereabouts is urged to contact Newcastle City Police District 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.
