Missing Man Found After Geo-Targeting Alert in Blacktown

A man missing from Sydney's west has been located safe and well after police issued an SMS geo-targeting alert.

The 79-year-old man was last seen in Blacktown about 11.50am today (Friday 9 June 2023).

Officers attached to Blacktown Police Area Command were notified a short time later, when he was unable to be located.

Police subsequently issued a public appeal for information and an SMS geo-targeting alert issued to the Blacktown area.

About 5.25pm, the man was located safe and well by a member of the public who had received the SMS alert.

Police wish to thank the public and the media for their assistance.

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