Officers from Lake Macquarie Police District resumed their search this morning for a man missing in the Lake Macquarie area.
About 3pm yesterday (Monday 13 May 2019), Robert Sims, aged 76, left his home on Frith Street, Kahibah, for a walk.
He failed to return home and the alarm was raised. Officers commenced a search for the man who is known to suffer a number of health concerns including epilepsy and diabetes that require regular medication.
Today’s search resumed around 7am, with assistance from State Emergency Services, local volunteers and police.
Police have received new information that Mr Sims may have attempted to catch a public bus towards the Newcastle CBD about 2.30pm yesterday.
Officers have also been told his ATM card was used at Marketown Shopping Centre, Newcastle West about 6pm yesterday.
The man reported missing from his Kahibah home overnight has been located.
The man, aged 76, was last seen on Monday 13 May 2019, at his Frith Street home.
Officers from Lake Macquarie Police District were notified and commenced an extensive search.
He was located safe and well at Newcastle West about 11am this morning.
Police would like to thank the public and media for their assistance.
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