Police appeal to find missing man in state's north 12 December

*PLEASE NOTE: An image of the missing man will be available on NSWPF social media pages.

Police are conducting a search and appealing for public assistance to help find a man missing in the state's far north.

Brian Collins, aged 78, was last seen walking through a rural property near Lightning Ridge about 6.10pm today (Saturday 12 December 2020).

Officers from Central North Police District commenced a search of the area, however, the man was not located.

The search will continue tomorrow (Sunday 13 December 2020).

Family and police hold concerns for Brian's welfare as he suffers from a medical condition.

He is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 180cm tall, of slim build, with grey hair and blue eyes. He was last seen wearing a blue shirt with a white stripe and blue jeans. He was also carrying a bum-bag.

Anyone with information about his whereabout is urged to contact police.

Anyone with information about this incident 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.

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