Police appeal to locate man missing from Taree

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

On Wednesday (20 December 2023), officers from Sydney City Police Area Command received a report in relation to concerns for the welfare of Jacob Venter and commenced inquiries into his whereabouts.

Jacob, aged 44, was last seen The Corso, Manly however, his current whereabouts are unknown.

Police believe he may be in the Bondi Beach, Wynyard or Manly area and appealing for public assistance as serious concerns are held for his welfare.

Jacob is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 185cm tall of a medium build with brown hair, beard, moustache and blue eyes.

He was last seen wearing a grey jumper, red shorts, black and red shoes, carrying a backpack and wearing black sunglasses on his head

Anyone who may have seen Jacob or has information on his whereabouts is urged to contact police 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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