Please note: An image of the missing person has been uploaded to the NSWPF social media pages.
Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man missing from the eastern beaches area.
Fernando Orrego, aged 60, was last seen leaving the Prince of Wales Hospital, Randwick, about 12pm on Friday 9 December 2022.
When he was unable to be located, officers attached to the Eastern Beaches Police Area Command were notified and commenced inquiries to locate him.
Police hold concerns for Fernando's welfare as he lives with several medical conditions.
Fernando is described as being of South American appearance, about 175cm to 180cm tall, of large build, with short balding hair, and a grey beard. He was last seen wearing a dark jacket, dark jumper, grey cargo shorts, and black shoes.
He is believed to frequent the Randwick, Coogee and Bondi areas.
Anyone with information into Fernando's whereabouts is urged to contact Maroubra Police Station on 02 9349 9299 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.