83-year-old Echuca man missing

By Shannon Colee

May 17, 2024

UPDATE: Victoria Police have advised that missing person Barry has been located safely by the Air Wing.

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Barry appears to have walked some 10km from where he was last thought to be.

He will be taken to hospital for assessment but it is doing well.

Victoria Police would like to thank the community.

EARLIER: Police are seeking public assistance to locate a missing Echuca man, Barry.

The 83-year-old man was last seen leaving his home on Ogilvie Ave, Echuca, at about 2pm on Thursday, May 16.

He is also believed to have been at Bamawm on the Northern Hwy near Winfield Rd at about 4pm.

There are concerns for Barry’s welfare as he has dementia and is likely to be confused or unaware of his surroundings.

Barry is Caucasian, about 180cm tall, with a bald head and no facial hair.

He was last seen wearing a Collingwood Magpies hat, a black fleece jumper and blue pants.

Anyone who sees Barry or knows his whereabouts is urged to contact Echuca Police Station on 5483 1500.

By Shannon Colee

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