Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man missing from Sydney's south.
Peter Elwin, aged 76, was last seen at an aged care home on The Avenue, Heathcote, about 11am today (Friday 13 May 2022).
When he could not be located, officers from Sutherland Police Area Command were contacted and have since been conducting inquiries into his whereabouts.
Concerns are held for Peter's welfare as he lives with dementia and due to his age.
He is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 150cm to 155cm tall, of medium build, with grey hair and blue eyes.
Peter was last seen wearing black trousers, a white short sleeved collared top with black dots, black shoes and a dark coloured cap.
He may be in the Heathcote and Engadine areas and may visit licenced premises.
Anyone with information regarding Peter's whereabouts is urged to contact Sutherland 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.
