Missing man, Gold Coast – now LOCATED

UPDATE 18 August: The missing man has been located safe and well. The below media release has been edited to remove name and photo.

Police are seeking public assistance to help locate an 80-year-old Boyne Island man who has been reported missing on the Gold Coast.

The man (pictured) is believed to be staying on the Gold Coast after travelling from Gladstone on Wednesday.

Police and family hold serious concerns for his welfare as he suffers from multiple medical conditions, does not have access to medication and is not contactable.

He is Caucasian in appearance, about 169cm tall with grey hair, a grey beard, blue eyes and fair complexion. He usually uses a walking stick.

Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts is urged to contact police.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.

Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.

Quote this reference number: QP1801522997.