Tuesday 26 May 2020

UPDATE! Police Asking For Assistance to Find Man Who Went Missing From Tenambit on Monday

BY ISABEL EVERETT

Good News!

A man reported missing from the Tenambit area overnight has been found safe and well.

62-year-old Stewart Murrell was last seen near the BMX trail on Metford Road on Monday afternoon.

Police have just advised, Stewart was found at about 8.15am this morning.

EARLIER:

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man who went missing from Tenambit on Monday afternoon.

Stewart Murrell, aged 62, was last seen at a BMX trail on Metford Road, Tenambit, at about 1.30pm yesterday, Monday 26th May.

Police were alerted when Stewart failed to return home by 5pm that day and officers from Port Stephens – Hunter Police District are conducting inquiries to locate him.

Serious concerns are held for his welfare, as he has a serious medical condition that requires treatment.

Stewart is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 180cm tall, of medium build with short brown hair that is greying on the side.

He was last seen wearing a black/grey zipped hoody, black t-shirt with ‘Calvin Klein’ logo on front, black jeans and a black woven jogger.

Anyone with information about Stewart’s whereabouts is urged to call Raymond Terrace Police Station on 02 4983 7599 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report crime via NSW Police social media pages.