***PLEASE NOTE: Media are advised that search teams will be visible along Elanora Road.
A SMS geo-targeting alert has previously been issued for the North Narrabeen area and surrounds. An image of the missing man is available on NSW Police Force social media pages***
Police have commenced a large-scale search as part of an ongoing investigation into a man missing from North Narrabeen.
Wagner Fernandes, aged 66, was last seen about 5.30pm last night (Wednesday 3 August 2022) on Elanora Road, Elanora Heights, but has not been seen since.
Family members contacted officers from Northern Beaches Police Area Command, who have commenced inquiries into his whereabouts.
Police and family hold serious concerns for Wagner's welfare due to multiple health conditions and he is visiting Australia from Brazil and does not know the area.
A multi-agency search has commenced near Elenora Road today (Thursday 4 August 2022), utilising assistance from Police Rescue, PolAir and NSW SES volunteers.
Mr Fernandes is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 170cm tall, of thin build, with short grey hair. He was possibly wearing a dark blue zip jacket, dark coloured tracksuit pants and blue sneakers.
Anyone who may have seen Wagner or with information regarding Wagner's whereabouts is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Anyone with information about his whereabouts 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.
