Wednesday16 February 2022 10:21:59 AM
Police have located a man who was reported missing from Warilla on Monday.
The 63-year-old left his home on Day StreetWarillajust after 5pm on Monday 14 February 2022.
He was seen at the Warilla cricket fields soon afterbefore being seen walking along Sandpiper Close at 8.15pm.
He was reported missingand officers attached to Lake Illawarra Police District commenced inquiries to locate him.
Following extensive searches and a public appeal for information – including a geo-targeting message – the man was seen near Warilla Grove Shopping Centre on Shellharbour Roadabout 7am yesterday (Tuesday 15 February 2022).
Thenabout 9.30am today (Wednesday 16 February 2022)the man was located near Albion Park Airport by a member of the public walking her dog.
He was assessed at the scene for exposure and was taken to Wollongong Hospital in a stable condition.
Police would like to thank the public and media for their assistance.
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