Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man missing from the state's Murray River region.
Leonard Crow-Owen, aged 79, was last seen leaving a house on Wingara Street, North Albury, about 10.30am today (Friday 29 September 2023).
When he could not be located or contacted, he was reported missing to officers from Murray River Police District, who commenced inquiries to locate him.
Police and his family hold serious concerns for Mr Crow-Owen's welfare due to him living with dementia, and may appear confused or disoriented.
Mr Crow-Owen is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 170cm tall, of slim build, with grey receding hair, brown eyes, clean-shaven, and may be wearing spectacles.
He was last seen wearing a blue shirt with the number 46 on it, tan pants, black shoes and may be wearing a cap.
Mr Crow-Owen is known to frequent the Thurgoona Men's Shed and North Albury region.
Residents in the area are asked to check their backyards and any sheds or garages for the missing man.
Anyone who sees Mr Crow-Owen or has any information on his whereabouts is urged to contact Albury Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
