Police Appeal To Locate Missing Man At Newcastle 25 May

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man missing from the state’s Hunter Region

Gavin Wellard, aged 54, was last seen in Broadmeadow about 5pm yesterday (Friday 24 May 2024).

When he could not be contacted or located, officers attached to Newcastle Police District were notified and commenced inquiries into his whereabouts.

Police and family hold concerns for his welfare due to him living with a number of health conditions.

Gavin is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 170cm tall, medium build, short brown hair and unshaven.

It is not known what he maybe wearing.

Gavin is known to frequent the Broadmeadows area.

Anyone with information into Gavin’s whereabouts is urged to call Newcastle Police Station 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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