Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man missing from Newcastle.
James "Jim" Short – aged 62 – was last seen in the vicinity of Vickers Street, Mayfield, about 9.40am today (Friday 15 October 2021).
He was reported missing to officers from Newcastle City Police District, who commenced inquiries to locate him.
Police and family hold serious concerns for Mr Short's welfare.
James is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 180cm tall, with brown hair.
He is believed to have been wearing grey tracksuit pants, a blue shirt, a blue/green coat and thongs.
Anyone with information about James' whereabouts is urged to contact police immediately.
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.
