POLICE are appealing for assistance to locate an elderly man who was reported missing yesterday.

Gerardus Bakkenhoven, 88, was last seen outside his unit on Charles Street, Iluka, on Thursday.

He was reported missing by concerned neighbours who had not seen him for a few days.

Bakkenhoven is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 160-165cm tall, with a slim build, and bald with grey hair around the side and back of his head.

Police from Coffs/Clarence Local Area Command have conducted patrols of the local township and beaches with no success.

Checks with local hospitals have also failed to locate him.

Officers hold concerns for Mr Bakkenhoven as he disappeared without his wallet, personal identification, and unit keys.

Anyone with information about his whereabouts is urged to come forward.

Anyone with information about this incident should call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or use the Crime Stoppers online reporting page: https://www1.police.nsw.gov.au/.

Information you provide will be treated in the strictest of confidence.

Still no trace of missing 88-year-old man

POLICE have carried out two more searches for missing Iluka man Gerardus Bakkenhoven, but have so far no leads.

The 88-year-old man, who is believed to be somewhat of a recluse, was last seen outside his Charles St unit on Thursday August 7.

He was reported missing on Saturday by concerned neighbours.

Police searched the Iluka area, including walking trails, beaches and streets, without any success.

Mr Bakkenhoven is described as being of Caucasian appearance, 160-165cm tall, with a slim build, and bald with grey hair around the side and back of his head.

Officers hold concerns for Mr Bakkenhoven as he disappeared without his wallet, personal identification, and unit keys.

Anyone with information about his whereabouts is urged to come forward.

Phone Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or use the Crime Stoppers online reporting page:

www1.police.nsw.gov.au/.

Information you provide will be treated in the strictest of confidence.

Reporters are reminded they should not report crime information via the police's Facebook and Twitter pages.

Police renew calls to find a missing elderly man as part of Missing Persons week

Posted 3 Aug 2015, 9:13am

A renewed call has gone out to help find an elderly man who disappeared last year in northern New South Wales as part of National Missing Persons Week.

The annual Missing Persons campaign starts today and will continue for the week.

Police are appealing for information to help locate 88-year-old Gerardus Bakkenhoven, who went missing from his home in Iluka, last August.

Mr Bakkenhoven's daily routine included sitting on his balcony every morning, before riding his bicycle from Iluka to nearby Woody Head or Shark Bay to go swimming.

However, after he was not seen for a number of consecutive days his neighbours contacted police.

Police conducted extensive searches of the local area, including Mr Bakkenhoven's regular bike routes and favourite swimming holes; however, they have failed to find any sign of him.

During a search of his home, investigators found his wallet containing cash, his driver's licence, Medicare card and pension card, on his kitchen bench.

Further inquiries also reveal there have been no financial transactions since his disappearance.

Investigations into the case continue.