Man Missing from Wollongong Located
A man who was reported missing in the Wollongong area has been located safe and sound. The 63-year-old man was last seen at a home on Woodlawn Avenue in Mangerton and was believed to have left around 3:30 am on Thursday, August 24, 2023.
Once Wollongong Police District was notified about his disappearance, officers immediately started searching the area with the assistance of Police Rescue and the Dog Unit. In an effort to gather information and aid in the search, a public appeal was made and a geo-targeted SMS was sent out in the surrounding area.
Fortunately, just before 8 am, the missing man was found in Coniston. It is not clear whether he had intentionally gone to that location or if he had become disoriented and ended up there by accident. Nevertheless, the authorities are relieved that he has been located safe and well.
The police expressed their gratitude to the media and the public for their assistance in locating the missing man.
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