Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man missing from the Shellharbour area.
Epeli Muanivannia, aged 29, was last seen on Madigan Boulevard, Mount Warrigal, about 1.40am today (Friday 3 October 2025).
When he couldn't be located or contacted, officers attached to Lake Illawarra Police District were notified and commenced inquiries into his whereabouts.
Police and family have concerns for Epeli's welfare due to him requiring medical treatment.
Epeli is described as being of Pacific Islander/Maori appearance, about 170cm tall, of thin build, with brown hair, hazel eyes, and tattoos on his right arm, left hand knuckles, left arm and stomach.
He was last seen wearing a hospital gown.
Epeli is known to frequent the Illawarra, Sydney and Kings Cross areas.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au Information is managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
