Police appeal for help to find man missing from St Leonards

Crime & Safety news brief

Police are asking for help to find Oliver Taffs, also known as Jamie, who has been missing from St Leonards since Monday 26 October.

The 47-year-old was last seen about 3pm at a medical facility on Reserve Road. Police have concerns for his welfare.

Oliver is about 175cm tall with a large build, short brown hair and a brown beard. He was last seen wearing a navy singlet, grey shorts and blue shoes and carrying a purple backpack. He uses a walker.

He is known to spend time on the North Shore and in the Sydney CBD.

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Anyone with information should contact North Shore Police Area Command or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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