Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man reported missing from the Lake Macquarie area.
Kobi Hayward, aged 24, was last seen at a hospital in Morisset, shortly after 10am on Monday (13 April 2026).
When he could not be located or contacted, officers attached to Lake Macquarie Police District were notified and commenced inquiries into his whereabouts.
Police and family hold concerns for his welfare.
Kobi is described as being of Caucasian appearance, between 170cm to 180cm tall, of medium build, with black hair and is unshaven.
He was last seen wearing a grey/black Nike jumper, tracksuit pants, a black beanie and Ugg boots.
Kobi is known to frequent the Charlestown areas.
Anyone with information about his whereabouts is urged to contact Lake Macquarie 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.
