Police Appeal To Locate Missing Man - Northern Beaches

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man missing from Sydney's Northern Beaches.

Shane Woodley, aged 53, was last seen at a home on Rose Avenue, Wheeler Heights, about 5pm yesterday (Sunday 17 August 2025).

When he could not be located or contacted, officers from Northern Beachers Police Area Command were notified and commenced inquiries into his whereabouts.

Police and family hold concerns for Shane's welfare.

Shane is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 160cm tall, with a medium build.

He was last seen wearing a grey jersey, beige shorts, and wearing thongs.

Shane is known to frequent the Wheeler Heights and Lake Narrabeen areas.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Northern Beaches Police Area Command or 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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