Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man missing from the state's north.
Aaron Spruce, aged 57, was last seen on Dampier Court, Lake Cathie, about 2.40pm today (Wednesday 14 January 2026).
Officers attached to Mid North Coast Police District were notified and commenced inquiries into his whereabouts.
Police and family hold concerns for Aaron's welfare as he lives with dementia.
Aaron is described as being, of Caucasian appearance, about 175cm tall, of thin build, balding grey hair, with long grey beard and hazel eyes.
He was last seen wearing a grey shirt, black and grey pants, a black cap, and sunglasses.
Aaron is believed to frequent the Lake Cathie and Raymond Terrace areas.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 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.