A man reported missing from the Newcastle area has been located safe.
The 70-year-old left the Maitland Hospital on Metford Rd, Metford, about 11am yesterday (Sunday 5 May 2024.
When he could not be located, officers attached to Port Stephens-Hunter Police District were notified and commenced inquiries into his whereabouts.
Following a search of the area, the man was located safe at East Maitland at 2am this morning (Monday 6 May 2024). He has been returned to hospital.
Police would like to thank the media and the community for their assistance.