Police are appealing for assistance to locate a man missing from the Hunter region, last seen in the Hamilton area.
\nColin Whittaker, aged 58, was last seen on Beaumont Street, Hamilton about 9:50pm on Sunday 21 November 2021.
\nOfficers from Lake Macquarie Police District were notified later that day and commenced inquiries into his whereabouts.
\nPolice and family members hold concerns for his welfare due to a medical condition.
\nColin also hasn\u2019t made contact with family since November and hasn\u2019t used his bank account, he also does not have a mobile phone.
\nHe is described as being of Caucasian appearance, between 180cm to 185cm tall, with a slim build, grey hair and green eyes. He was last seen wearing white\/cream coloured jacket, light coloured pants and a dark beanie.
\nHe is known to frequent areas of Lake Macquarie, Newcastle and Ourimbah, he is also known to use the public transport network and other public facilities. He had previously mentioned that he intended to travel to Queensland, however he has no means to travel there.
\nAnyone who may have seen Colin or that may know of his whereabouts is urged to contact police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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