Police appeal to locate man missing from Newcastle 7 January

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man missing from Newcastle.

Kingsley McLaren, aged 31, was last seen at a licensed venue on Wharf Road, around 5.30pm today (Sunday 7 January 2023).

Unable to be located or contacted since, officers from Newcastle City were notified and commenced inquiries to locate him.

Police and family hold serious concerns for Kingsley.

Kingsley is described as being of Caucasian appearance, 180cm, of a medium build, has short blonde hair, and a stubbly beard.

He was last seen wearing a dark blue button up shirt with white palm trees, black shorts and thongs.

He is believed to be in the Newcastle area.

Anyone with information into Kingsley whereabouts is urged to contact Waratah Police Station on (02) 4926 6599 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 treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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