Tuesday 26 October 2021

UPDATE! Concerns For Missing Man From Booragul

 BY IAN CROUCH

Lake Macquarie Police say a 71-year-old man with dementia who went missing from a Booragul care facility overnight has been found safe and well early Tuesday morning.

Police say they would like to thank the public and the media for their cooperation.

EARLIER: 

Police are asking for help to find a man who's gone missing from Lake Macquarie.

71-year-old Keith Metcalfe was last seen at a care facility in Toronto Road at Booragul at about 6.30pm on Monday.

There are concerns for Keith welfare as he lives with dementia.

He's described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 180cm tall, medium build, with a bald head and grey goatee.

Keith was last seen wearing a striped white top with a blue collar and brown pants.

If you've spotted Keith, call police immediately.


Missing Man Keith Metcalfe