Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man missing from Newcastle.
Benjamin Newton, age 35, was last seen leaving a hospital on Church Street, Newcastle about 4.40pm yesterday (Sunday 19 May 2024).
When he could not be located or contacted, he was reported missing to Newcastle City Police District on Sunday (19 May 2024), with officers commencing inquiries to locate him.
Police and family hold concerns for Benjamin's welfare.
He is described as being of Caucasian appearance, of medium build, about 180cm tall, with brown hair, brown eyes and a beard.
Benjamin was last seen wearing a black jumper and black tracksuit pants.
Police believe he could be in the Sydney area.
Anyone with information into Benjamin's whereabouts is urged to contact Newcastle City Police District or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
