***PLEASE NOTE: Image of Terrence Elwell are available on NSW Police Force social media pages.
Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man missing from the Lake Macquarie area.
Terrence Elwell, aged 74, was last seen leaving a aged care facility on Toronto Road, near the intersection of York Street, Booragul, about 12.15pm today (Thursday 19 May 2022).
When he could not be located, officers attached to Lake Macquarie Police District were notified and commenced inquiries in his whereabouts.
Police and family hold serious concerns for Terrence's welfare as he lives with dementia.
Terrence is described as being of Caucasian appearance, approximately 172cm tall, medium build, bald with a grey beard.
He was last seen wearing glasses, a maroon jumper and dark grey tracksuit pants.
Terrence is known to frequent the Booragul and Cardiff areas.
Anyone with information into Terrence'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.
