Police Appeal To Locate Man Missing From Rutherford

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man reported missing from the state's Hunter Region.

Thomas Smith, aged 25, was last seen on Benjamin Circle, Rutherford, on Wednesday 28 January 2026.

When he could not be located or contacted, officers attached to Port Stephens-Hunter Police District were notified yesterday (Thursday 6 March 2026) and commenced inquiries into his whereabouts.

Police and family hold concerns for his welfare.

Thomas is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 175cm tall with medium build and brown hair.

He is known to drive a red Honda Jazz with NSW registration CHW81E.

Anyone with information into his whereabouts is urged to contact Port Stephens Hunter 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 managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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