Police Appeal To Locate Man Missing From Wadalba

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man missing from the Central Coast.

Adrian Drew, aged 63, was last seen on the Pacific Highway at Wadalba, about 5.45pm this afternoon (Friday 17 July 2026).

When he was unable to be located or contacted, officers attached to Tuggerah Lakes Police District were notified and commenced inquiries into his whereabouts.

Police and family hold concerns for his welfare as Adrian lives with advanced dementia and requires regular medication for diabetes.

Adrian is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 170cm tall, of thin build, with greying black hair and brown eyes.

He was last seeing wearing a grey shirt, blue jeans and carrying a white washing basket.

Adrian went missing in similar circumstances two days ago.

Anyone with information on Adrian's whereabouts is urged to contact Tuggerah Lakes 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 managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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