Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man missing from the state's Hunter region.
Barry Parker, aged 78, was last seen on Busby Street, Cliftleigh, about 9.30pm yesterday (Thursday 18 December 2025).
Officers attached to Lake Macquarie Police District were notified and commenced inquiries into his whereabouts.
Police and family hold concerns for Barry's welfare due to his age.
Barry is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 170cm – 175cm tall, of medium build, with grey hair and grey eyes.
He was last seen wearing a black shirt and navy-blue shorts.
Inquiries established Barry may be traveling to Queensland in a silver 2017 Honda SUV with NSW Registration DLE14Y.
Barry is believed to frequent Bolton Point, Cliftleigh areas.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact 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.
