***PLEASE NOTE: an image of Gary McCoullough is available on NSW Police Force social media pages***
Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man missing from the state's northwest.
Gary McCoullough, aged 72, was last seen at home in Stannifer, about 9am this morning (Friday 21 October 2022).
When he could not be contacted, officers attached to New England Police District were notified and commenced inquiries to locate him.
Family and police hold serious concerns for his welfare.
Gary is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 177cm tall, of a solid build, and has short grey hair. It is unknown what he is wearing.
Gary is believed to be with his vehicle; a 1995 white Ford Falcon Ute with New South Wales registration TYM790.
Anyone with information into Gary's whereabouts it urged to contact Inverell Police Station 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.