Police Appeal for Public Assistance to Find Missing Kirrawee Man
New South Wales police are seeking public assistance to locate 73-year-old Joseph Harpley, who was reported missing after he was last seen in Kirrawee, in Sydney's south, at approximately 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, 4 October 2026.
Officers from the Sutherland Police Area Command commenced an investigation into his whereabouts after he could not be located or contacted. Police stated that both officers and his family hold serious concerns for his welfare, noting that he lives with multiple health issues.
Harpley is described by police as being of Caucasian appearance, about 180 centimetres tall, with a solid build, short grey hair, and a grey beard. Authorities do not have a description of the clothing he was wearing at the time of his disappearance.
According to investigators, Harpley is known to frequent Kirrawee and surrounding areas. Authorities urge anyone with information regarding his whereabouts to contact Sutherland Police Station or Crime Stoppers.
New South Wales Police
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