Police are reappealing for public assistance to locate a man missing in the local area.
John Farthing, aged 68, was last seen on Pitt Street, Merrylands, about 11.30am on Wednesday, January 31.
When he couldn’t be contacted or located, officers from Cumberland Police Area Command were notified and commenced inquiries into his whereabouts.
Police hold great concerns for John’s welfare as he lives with dementia, along with other medical conditions that require treatment.
He is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 170cm tall, of a medium build, with brown hair, blue/grey eyes and a grey beard.
Following extensive inquiries, police have reason to believe John was in the Parramatta area earlier today (Saturday, February 3).
John was seen wearing a plaid shirt and grey t-shirt, khaki pants, socks, and sandals.
He is known to use the public transport system and frequents the Parramatta and Fairfield areas.
Anyone with information into his whereabouts is urged to contact local Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Troy Dodds is Parra News' Managing Editor and Breaking News Reporter. He has more than 20 years experience as a journalist, working with some of Australia’s leading media organisations. In 2023, he was named Editor of the Year at the Mumbrella Publish Awards.