Police are continuing to appeal for public assistance to locate a man missing from the Hunter region.
\nGraeme Lambert-Smith, aged 61, was last seen leaving a hospital on Hospital Road, Dungog, about 7.10am yesterday (Saturday 8 December 2018).
\nOfficers from Port Stephens-Hunter Police District were notified and commenced an investigation.
\nPolice and family have concerns for his welfare as he suffers from a medical condition and may appear disorientated.
\nMr Lambert-Smith is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 178cm tall, of thin build, with a fair complexion, silver short hair, and wearing glasses.
\nHe was last seen wearing a blue jumper, black tracksuit pants, and no shoes.
\nA search for the man is ongoing in Dungog and the surrounding areas. The search involves officers from Port Stephens\/Hunter Police District, PolAir, and SES personnel.
\nThe search will continue tomorrow (Monday 10 December 2018) with the assistance of police Dog Squad and Northern Region Operational Support Group (OSG).
\nAnyone with information on his whereabouts is urged to contact police immediately.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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