Police Appeal for Public Assistance to Locate Missing Elderly Man in Cherrybrook
New South Wales Police are appealing for public assistance to locate 85-year-old John Brodie, who was reported missing after last being seen in Cherrybrook in Sydney’s north west around 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, 3 October 2026.
Officers from The Hills Police Area Command commenced an investigation into Brodie's whereabouts after he could not be located or contacted. Police and his family have expressed serious concerns for his welfare, noting that he lives with dementia.
Brodie is described as being of Caucasian appearance, approximately 185 cm tall, with a slim build and grey hair. He is unshaven and is deaf. At the time he was last seen, Brodie was wearing a white collared shirt, a grey jumper, brown trousers, and brown leather shoes.
Authorities urge anyone with information regarding his whereabouts to contact Castle Hill Police Station or Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000.
New South Wales Police
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