Police Seek Missing Elderly Man From Tuggerah

Police are appealing for assistance as they search for an elderly man missing from Tuggerah.

Phillip Burrell, aged 84, was last seen on Gavenlock Road, Tuggerah, about 3pm today (Sunday 15 December 2024).

When he could not be located, officers from Tuggerah Lakes Police District were notified and commenced inquiries into his whereabouts.

Police hold concerns for Phillip's due to his age and as he lives with diabetes.

Phillip is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 170cm tall, of thin build, with grey balding hair.

He is known to frequent bushland behind Tuggerah Public School, and a shopping centre on Wyong Road, Tuggerah.

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.

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