An 82-year-old man reported missing from his Yarramalong property yesterday has been located safe and well this morning after a large-scale search.
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Police said the man had been returned to the care of his family.
The man, who has dementia, left his home on Yarramalong Road about 5.30pm on Wednesday to go for a walk.
When he failed to return family reported him missing and a search was started by officers from Tuggerah Lakes Police District.
The search was assisted by POLAIR, Police Rescue, a police dog and State Emergency Service volunteers.
The search was suspended at 2am on Thursday without success.
The search resumed at first light.
Police had called for local property owners in the Yarramalong area to check their properties, including any sheds or outhouses, for the man.