Man missing from Lake Macquarie area found safe and well

Issued at 4.30pm, Saturday 4 March 2023

Good news!

A man reported missing from the Lake Macquarie area has been located safe and well.

The 59-year-old was last seen by a friend at West Wallsend about 9.20pm yesterday (Friday 3 March 2023).

When he didn't return home and could not be located or contacted, officers attached to Lake Macquarie Police District were notified and commenced inquiries into his whereabouts.

Following a public appeal and a geotargeting message sent to the West Wallsend area, the man has been located safe and well at West Wallsend.

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

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