Man missing from Lake Macquarie found safe

An 87-year-old man reported missing from Cooranbong overnight has been found and is safe.

Officers from Lake Macquarie Police District began searching for the man when he could not be located overnight (12 March 2022).

The man was found Watagan Park about 7.30am (Sunday 13 March 2022).

He is being checked by NSW Ambulance paramedics as a precaution but appears to be well.

Police thank the local community and the media for their assistance in sharing our appeals.

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