Urgent search for elderly Ashwood man John Ghearini

Police are urgently appealing for public assistance to help locate missing elderly Ashwood man John Ghearini.

The 81-year-old was last seen at a medical facility on Queens Parade around 3.30pm this afternoon.

John suffers from dementia, requiring medication and is unfamiliar with the area.

John is Caucasian in appearance, approximately 183cm tall with a thin build and grey hair.

He is wearing a blue and black zip up jacket and a wide brimmed hat.

Investigators have released an image of John in the hope someone may have seen him and can provide information regarding his whereabouts.

Anyone with information is urged to contact 000 immediately.

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