Police Appeal To Locate Man Missing From Lake Illawarra 21 August

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man missing from the state's Lake Illawarra region.

John Brewer, aged 61, was last seen in Windang on Sunday (17 August 2025).

Officers attached to Lake Illawarra Police District were notified today (Thursday 21 August 2025), and commenced inquiries into his whereabouts.

Police hold concerns for John's welfare as his disappearance is out of character.

John is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 175cm tall, of thin build, with an unshaven face.

He is believed to be in the Port Kembla area and may be traveling on an e-bike.

John is known to frequent the Illawarra region.

Anyone with information into his whereabouts is urged to contact Lake Illawarra 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.

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