Police appeal to locate man missing from Wollongong

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Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man missing from Wollongong.

Lee Hackett, aged 43, was last seen at a hospital on Loftus Street, Wollongong, about 10.30pm Thursday (1 September 2022).

When he could not be located or contacted, officers attached to Wollongong Police District were notified and commenced inquiries to locate him.

Family and police hold concerns for Lee's welfare.

Lee is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 185cm to 190cm tall, of solid build, with dark coloured hair and clean shaven.

He was last seen wearing a grey t-shirt with white coloured print, light grey pants and dark grey shoes, and carrying a green shopping bag.

Anyone with information about Lee's whereabouts is urged to contact 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.

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