**PLEASE NOTE an image of Brian has been uploaded to all NSW Police social media pages
Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man missing from the northern Sydney area.
Brian Dowsett, aged 71, was last seen boarding a north bound train at Lindfield Railway Station about 11.35am on Friday 29 July 2022.
Unable to be located since, Brian was reported missing to officers attached to North Shore Police Area Command, who commenced inquiries into his whereabouts.
Police and family hold concerns for Brian welfare.
Brian is described as being of Caucasian appearance, approximately 170cm tall, of medium build, with short grey hair on the sides, and a grey beard and moustache.
He was last seen wearing a long-sleeved grey sweater, long blue tracksuit pants, and carrying a blue bag.
Anyone with information into Brian's whereabouts is urged to contact 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.
