Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man missing from the Illawarra.
Jacob Hayden, aged 26, was last seen on Northcliffe Drive, Warrawong, about 6pm today (Tuesday 11 August 2026).
When he could not be located or contacted, officers attached to Lake Illawarra Police District were notified and commenced inquiries into his whereabouts.
Police and family hold concerns for Jacob’s welfare.
Jacob is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 175cm tall, of thin build, with brown hair, and brown eyes.
He was last seen wearing a black tracksuit set, white Nike shoes, a blue hat and carrying a black backpack.
He is known to frequent the Warrawong and Berkeley areas.
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.
