Police are currently searching for a missing 85-year-old man who went missing within 200m of his home in Harrietville late Sunday.
Jacobus, also known as John, was reported missing after he failed to arrive home after leaving the Harrietville Hotel just after 10pm last night.
He was driving his 2007 silver Toyota Land Cruiser, with registration number WBD077, and was headed 200m south from the hotel on the Great Alpine Road.
John attended the hotel with his wife, who as part of their regular routine, likes to walk home while he drives and they meet up at home.
Once home it was discovered John and his vehicle were not there.
Police and family members are very concerned for John as he does not travel very far by himself, and he was expected to go straight home.
An extensive search by local police between Harrietville and Bright around the townships and local tracks – along with a search by Air Wing around Mount Hotham and the Great Alpine Road – has failed to find any trace of John or his vehicle.
Friends of John have also assisted in the search.
Police have released an image of John who is described as Caucasian in appearance, has a slim build and is about 170cm tall.
Police have been told he walks hunched over and uses a walking stick. He also can’t walk long distances as he runs out of breath quickly.
He was wearing a chequered shirt, a vest, pants and possibly a hat.
The Toyota Land Cruiser is fitted with a front nudge bar and two spot lights.
Anyone who sights John or his vehicle is urged to contact Triple Zero (000).
