Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man missing from the state's south.
Michael Imad, aged 31, was last seen at a shopping centre on Lake Entrance Road, Shellharbour City Centre, about 3.30pm yesterday (Thursday 19 February 2026).
When he was unable to be located or contacted, officers attached to Lake Illawarra Police District were notified and commenced inquiries into his whereabouts.
Police and family hold concerns for Michael's welfare.
Michael is described as being of Middle Eastern appearance, about 165cm to 170cm tall, of medium build and has short black hair, with black facial hair.
He was last seen wearing a black hooded jumper, blue camo track pants, black joggers.
Michael is known to frequent the Illawarra and Bondi Junction areas.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Lake Illawarra Police District or 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.
