Police appeal to locate missing man - East Albury

PLEASE NOTE: An image of the missing man, Peter Uphill, will be posted to the NSW Police Force social media pages.

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

Peter Uphill, aged 69, was last seen by a family member at his home on Samuel Street, East Albury, about 11am today (Tuesday 15 February 2022).

When he could not be located, Peter was reported missing to officers from Murray River Police District who commenced inquiries into his whereabouts.

Inquiries have established that he was last seen in Rivergum Drive, East Albury, about 12pm.

Police and family hold concerns for his welfare due to him living with dementia and other medical conditions.

Peter is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 170cm tall, of thin build and balding with grey hair. He was last seen wearing a brown t-shirt and cream shorts.

Anyone who may have seen Peter or has information on his whereabouts, is urged to contact Albury Police Station 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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