Appeal to locate man missing from Newcastle

Saturday, 19 July 2025 02:45:36 AM

PLEASE NOTE: An image of the missing person is available via NSW Police Force social media pages.

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man missing from Elermore Vale.

David Brown, aged 49, was last seen at Charlestown Square, Shopping Centre around 3:15am on Friday (18 July 2025).

When he was unable to be located or contacted, officers attached to Newcastle Police District were notified and commenced inquiries into his whereabouts.

Police and family hold serious concerns for his welfare.

David is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 183cm tall, of medium build, with receding brown hair, a red/white beard and brown eyes.

He may be travelling in a silver Honda Civic – NSW registration BVN18X.

He is known to frequent the Newcastle and New Lambton areas.

It is believed he may have been in the vicinity of Lookout Road, New Lambton about 8.15am yesterday (Friday 18 July 2025).

Anyone with information into her whereabouts is urged to contact Newcastle Police 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.

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