Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man after his vehicle was located abandoned in the Lake Macquire area.
Darko Tomic, aged 50, was spoken to by family members about 9am on Friday 27 March 2026.
About 8.20am today (Saturday 28 March 2026), officers attached to Lake Macquarie Police District responded to reports of a concern for welfare, after a vehicle was located abandoned on O'Donnelltown Road near the intersection of Railway Street, at West Wallsend.
Initial inquiries revealed Darko was the registered owner, and a land search commenced to locate him.
Police hold concerns for Darko's welfare.
Darko is described as being of Aboriginal/ Torres Strait Islander appearance, 180cm tall, of solid build, shaved head, brown eyes and full sleeve tattoos on both arms.
Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact Lake Macquarie Police Station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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