BY DAKOTA TAIT
Kevin Bown has been found safe and well!
Police were initially concerned for his welfare as he suffers from a medical condition, issuing a geo-target alert in the hope members of the public might see him.
Police say the 70-year-old returned to the aged care facility at Bolton Point at about 2pm on Tuesday.
They've thanked the media and the public for their assistance.
EARLIER:-
Police are appealing to the public for assistance in locating a man missing from the Lake Macquarie area.
Kevin Bown was last seen at an aged care facility on The Ridgeway, Bolton Point, about 10.30am on Tuesday.
The 70-year-old was reported missing by staff and officers attached to Tuggerah Lakes Police District immediately commenced inquiries into his whereabouts.
Police and family hold concerns for Kevin’s welfare due to existing medical conditions.
Kevin is described as being of Caucasian appearance, of large build, with grey hair.
He was last seen wearing a grey shirt and was carrying a backpack and Woolworths shopping bag.
Kevin is known to frequent the Toronto area.
Anyone with information about Kevin's whereabouts is urged to contact Toronto Police Station on 02 4088 1099 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
