Concerns Growing For Missing Man From Lake Macquarie

 BY IAN CROUCH

Lake Macquarie police are appealing for help to find a missing man.

60-year-old Patrick Murphy, who's known to the Morisset area, was last seen at the Kotara and Awaba train stations.

Concerns are held for his welfare as he suffers from multiple serious medical conditions and is without his medication.

Patrick is described as being Caucasian with grey long hair and a grey beard and was last seen wearing jeans, grey shoes, a white t-shirt and vest.

It's believed he could be travelling by train and has previously travelled to Rutherford, Maitland, Scone and Lismore.

Patrick Murphy

UPDATE! Missing Lake Macquarie Man Found

 BY IAN CROUCH/ OLIVIA DILLON

A man missing from the Morisset area has been located safe and well.

Following inquiries, and a public appeal for assistance, 58-year-old Patrick Murphy was located safe and well on Kelly Street in Scone, at about 8.00am today. 

EARLIER:

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

58-year-old Patrick Murphy was last seen on Oakleigh Way at Morisset at about 6 o'clock on Monday morning.

Police and his family hold concerns for his welfare as he lives with a condition which requires treatment.

Patrick is described as being of Caucasian appearance, with olive skin, about 180cm tall with a medium build, long grey/brown hair, a beard and tattoos.

He may be wearing a blue hoodie, light coloured shorts and a bandana.

Patrick is believed to be in the Morisset or Lismore areas.

Anyone who sees him of has information about his whereabouts is urged to contact local police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Missing man: Patrick Murphy