10 March 2026

UPDATED: Man missing from Gerroa found

| By Zoe Cartwright
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Sixty-seven-year-old George Young was last seen in Gerroa on Friday (6 March). Can you help find him? Photo: NSW Police.

UPDATED 12 PM Tuesday 10 March: A NSW Police spokesperson said a 67-year-old man missing from Gerroa has been found.

The police thanked the public for their help.

9 am Tuesday 10 March: Police are asking the public to help them find a man missing from the Illawarra region.

George Young, aged 67, was last seen in Stafford Street, Gerroa, about 6 pm last Friday (6 March).

A NSW Police spokesperson said officers were notified of Mr Young’s disappearance on Monday (9 March) and began inquiring into his whereabouts.

“Police hold concerns for his welfare as he needs regular medication, and his disappearance is out of character,” the NSW Police spokesperson said.

“George is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 170 cm tall, of medium build, with grey hair.

“He was last seen wearing a T-shirt, shorts and slippers.”

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Mr Young is believed to frequent the Wollongong, South Coast and Greater Illawarra areas.

Anyone with information about his whereabouts is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online.

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