Police appeal to locate elderly man missing from Concord

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate an elderly man missing from Sydney's inner west.

Italo Gaggioli, aged 87, was last seen in Concord, about 4pm today (Tuesday 13 December 2022).

When he could not be located by family members, officers from Burwood Police Area Command were notified who commenced inquiries to locate him.

Police and family hold serious concerns for his welfare due to him living with dementia and his advanced age.

Italo is described as Caucasian appearance, 175cm tall, thin build and short grey hair.

He was last seen wearing a maroon jumper, light beige pants and black shoes.

Italo is known to frequent the Five Dock, St Lukes Park and Bayview Park areas.

Anyone with information on Italos's whereabouts is urged to contact Burwood Police Station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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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