Officers from Lake Macquarie Police District have resumed their search this morning for a man missing in the Lake Macquarie area.
About 3pm yesterday (Monday 13 May 2019), Robert Sims, aged 76, left his home on Frith Street, Kahibah, for a walk.
He failed to return home and the alarm was raised. Officers commenced a search for the man who is known to suffer a number of health concerns including epilepsy and diabetes that require regular medication.
Today's search resumed around 7am, with assistance from State Emergency Services, local volunteers and police.
Police have received new information that Mr Sims may have attempted to catch a public bus towards the Newcastle CBD about 2.30pm yesterday.
Officers have also been told his ATM card was used at Marketown Shopping Centre, Newcastle West about 6pm yesterday.
An updated description has been compiled for Mr Sims. He's described as being Caucasian in appearance with white/grey hair. He was last seen wearing long dark blue pants, a blue spray jacket, with a green suitcase and a walking stick.
If anyone knows the whereabouts of Robert Sims they should 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.
