Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man missing from Lake Macquarie.
Mark Walker, aged 45, was last seen leaving a hospital on Croudace Bay Road, Belmont, about 3am yesterday (Tuesday 4 April 2023).
When he could not be located, officers attached to Lake Macquarie Police Area Command were notified. A search was conducted of the area with the assistance of SES, Surf Life Saving, Fire and Rescue and Polair.
Police and family have concerns for his welfare.
Mark is described as being of Caucasian appearance, olive complexion, about 170 – 175cm tall, of medium build, with black hair, black beard and moustache.
He was last seen wearing dark grey track pants, dark jumper, white joggers.
Mark is believed to be in the Green Point Reserve.
Anyone with information into his whereabouts is urged to contact Lake Macquarie Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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