Elderly man missing from Paddington located safe and well

An elderly man missing from Sydney's east has been located safe and well.

The 81-year-old man was last seen at his home on Goodhope Street, Paddington, about 10.30pm yesterday (Friday 18 March 2022).

Officers attached to Eastern Suburbs Police Area Command commenced an investigation into his whereabouts when his family reported him missing soon after.

Following extensive inquiries and public appeals for information, about 6.50pm, the man attended Glebe Police Station safe and well.

Police would like to thank the public and media for their assistance.

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