Tuesday 24 October 2023

Police Appeal For Help To Locate Missing Newcastle Man

BY OLIVIA DILLON

Police are asking for the public's help to locate a man missing from Newcastle. 

27-year-old Hayden Grainger was last seen at the Newcastle Yacht Club at Wickham on Saturday the 14th of October, and hasn't spoken to his family since Tuesday the 17th. 

Police say he was spotted at Darling Harbour in Sydney the following Saturday the 20th of October, but has still not been in contact with his friends or loved ones. 

Officers are concerned for Hayden's welfare as he has a diagnosed medical condition. 

He's described as being of Caucasian appearance, between 180 and 185cm tall, of a medium build, with short brown hair and tattoos on the left side of his neck ad down both arms. 

When he was last spotted in Sydney, Hayden was wearing a black t-shirt, black pants, black DC shoes and had dark-coloured hair. 

If you've seen Hayden or have any information about his whereabouts, please contact Waratah Police Station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.