Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man missing from the Newcastle area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Justin Edwards, aged 36, was last seen on Fairfield Avenue, New Lambton, about 10.30am on Thursday 3 September 2026. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
When he was unable to be located or contacted, officers attached to Lake Macquarie Police District were notified yesterday (Friday 4 September 2026) before officers from Newcastle City Police District took carriage and commenced inquiries into his whereabouts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Police and family hold concerns for Justin\u2019s welfare as he lives with Autism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He is described as being of Caucasian appearance, 180cm to 185cm tall, of slim build, with sandy blonde\/ginger long hair, short ginger beard and tattoos on his arms and hands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Justin was last seen wearing grey tracksuit pants over blue shorts, black t-shirt with white writing, black zip up hooded jumper, black joggers and a grey cap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He is known to frequent the Hamilton South and Mereweather areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Anyone with information on Justin\u2019s whereabouts is urged to contact Waratah Police Station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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