Wednesday 21 December 2022

Missing Greta man last seen in Sydney's west

BY DAKOTA TAIT

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a 53-year-old Greta resident missing from Sydney’s west. 

Samantha De Silva was last seen at St Marys about 6pm on Tuesday 20 December 2022.

After family members could not get in touch with him, officers were notified and commenced inquiries to locate him. 

Family and police hold serious concerns for his welfare. 

Samantha is described as being of Indian Sub-Continental appearance, 180 to 185cm tall, of medium to large build, with black hair and dark brown eyes. 

He is known to reside in Greta, but also frequents Blacktown, Woodcroft, and Blackett areas. 

Officers believe he may be traveling to Canberra via train. 

Anyone with information about Samantha’s whereabouts is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.