John REISOLS

Friday 17-Jul-2009 (0930 hrs CST)

Missing person – Alice Springs - 4335517
 
Alice Springs Police (NT) are seeking public assistance in the whereabouts of a man reported missing yesterday afternoon.  
 
Police received a report just after 3pm that 69-year-old John Reisols, who is suffering from the early stages of dementia was last seen on Larapinta Drive near Diarama Village walking inbounds towards the CBD.  
 
Police patrols were dispatched to the area immediately but failed to find any sign of Mr Reisols.  
 
Police believe the last positive sighting of Mr Reisols was at 3.30pm yesterday on Larapinta Drive near the Ayipperenye Hostel.  
 
The man is described as being of Caucasian appearance with an average build with grey hair and some white facial hair being a moustache and possible goatee.  
 
It is believed the man is wearing a red checked long sleeve flannelette shirt, blue jeans and black runners and carrying a maroon carry bag and a photo album.  
 
Enquiries indicate the man may attempt to hitch hike a ride to New South Wales.  
 
Police are urging all motorists and truck drivers who may have sighted Mr Reisols to contact them on 131 444.