Police appeal to locate man missing from Entrance area

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man reported missing from The Entrance area.

Michael Rea, aged 69, was last seen at a home on Morley Avenue, Bateau Bay, about 9.30am Sunday (20 August 2023).

When he was unable to be located or contacted, he was reported missing to officers attached to Tuggerah Lakes Police District, who commenced inquiries into his whereabouts.

Police and family hold concerns for his welfare as this is out of character.

Michael is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 175cm tall, of large build, with grey hair and brown eyes.

He was last seen wearing a black hat, sunglasses, dark jumper, jeans and white shoes.

Michael is known to frequent the Bateau Bay, Tuggerah, Gosford and Wyong areas.

Anyone with information into Michael's whereabouts is urged to contact Tuggerah Lakes police 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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