Name: PALATIN Gunther Sex: Male Year of Birth: 1938 Age Now: 70   At Time of Disappearance Age: 70 Height (cm): 170.0 Build: Thin Hair Colour: Grey Eye Colour:   Complexion: Olive Nationality:   Racial Appearance: Caucasian       Circumstances Gunther was last seen in the Lidcombe area on 2 September 2009

Police seek public assistance to locate missing elderly man — Lidcombe

Tuesday, 29 Sep 2009 12:28pm

Police are seeking public assistance to locate an elderly male missing, from Sydney’s west since early this month.

Gunther Palatin, 71, was last seen leaving his home on Sweete Street, Lidcombe, about 9.30am on Wednesday 2 September.

Police from Flemington Local Area Command are investigating his disappearance and have serious concerns for his welfare due to his advancing years.

Mr Palatin has a medical condition which requires ongoing medication. It is believed he does not have his medication with him.

He is described as male, 168cm tall, olive skin, thin build, clean shaven, mostly grey hair. At the time of his disappearance Mr Palatin was dressed in light beige long pants, light blue long-sleeved collared dress shirt and enclosed brown shoes.

He is known to frequent the Blue Mountains area west of Sydney.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Flemington Local Area Command (02) 9646 8699 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.