Search Underway To Locate Man Missing From Maitland

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man missing from the Newcastle area.

Glen Haines, aged 70, left the Maitland Hospital on Metford Rd, Metford, about 11am yesterday (Sunday 5 May 2024.

When he failed to return and could not be contacted or located, officers attached to Port Stephens-Hunter Police District were notified and commenced inquiries into his whereabouts.

Glen lives with dementia and concerns are held for his welfare.

It has since been established; Glen was captured on CCTV walking west along Mitchell Drive at East Maitland at 12.18pm today and a search has been conducted of the area.

Glen is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 170cm tall, with a medium build, and brown hair.

He was last seen wearing a checkered red/blue shirt, blue denim jeans and brown boots, as depicted.

Glenn resides in the Maitland area and is believed to be on foot.

Anyone who may have seen Glenn or has information into his whereabouts is urged to call 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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