Police appeal to locate man missing from Newtown 3 May

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man missing from Sydney’s Inner West.

Jacob Tingate, aged 19, was last seen on King Street, Newtown, about 10am today (Wednesday 3 May 2023).

After failing to return home, officers attached to Inner West Police Area Command were notified and commenced inquiries to locate him.

Family and police hold concerns for his welfare.

Jacob is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 180cm tall, of thin build, with short brown hair.

He was last seen wearing a red t-shirt, black pants and a black cap.

Jacob is known to travel by train and frequents the Newtown, Ashfield and Strathfield areas.

Anyone with information about Jacob’s whereabouts is urged to contact 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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