Missing man from Grafton located

GRAFTON Police confirm missing man found. Officers had been concerned for the welfare of 67-year-old.

Grafton man Gary Ellem, 67, was last seen on Monday night. Picture: NSW Police

UPDATE: Coffs/Clarence Police District have notified the public that Gary James Ellem was located safe and well in the Tenterfield area. 

No further action is required. 

EARLIER: GRAFTON Police have made an appeal for public assistance to locate a missing 67-year-old man.

Gary James Ellem, from Grafton, was last sighted on Monday leaving his home on Greaves Street, Grafton at about 8pm.

When he failed to return, his wife reported him missing to authorities.

Police hold concerns for Mr Ellem's welfare as he suffers from several medical conditions and requires medication.

Officers from Coffs/Clarence Police District commenced inquiries into his whereabouts.

Mr Ellem is described as being of Caucasian appearance, of medium build, about 165cm tall, with brown hair and blue eyes.

Police believe Mr Ellem is driving his 2002 gold VX Commodore sedan, with NSW registration GKE-111 to an unknown location. The vehicle has distinctive silver rims.

Gary Ellem, 67, was last seen driving his 2002 gold colour VX Commodore sedan with NSW registration GKE-111. Picture: NSW Police

Please contact Grafton Police on 6642 0222 or Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 with any information.

Originally published as Missing man from Grafton located