Renewed appeal to locate missing man, NSW

Police are renewing an appeal to locate a man missing in the Blue Mountains after his backpack was located, NSW Police say.

Mathieu Petiot, a 24-year-old French national tourist, was last seen leaving Katoomba Railway Station just before 2.30pm yesterday (Monday 6 November 2017).

Police hold grave concerns for his welfare.

He has been described as being of Caucasian appearance, thin, 165cm tall and was last seen wearing a black jumper, navy blue jeans and dark shoes.

Mr Petiot was seen carrying a dark grey and black-coloured backpack which was later located at the Echo Point lookout at Katoomba.

Anyone who sees Mr Petiot is urged to come forward.

Police are urging anyone with information in relation to this incident to call Crime Stoppers.

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