Po Wai: Search escalates for missing Rowville man as police appeal for public assistance
The search for a missing Rowville man has escalated, as police release CCTV footage of the last time the 69-year-old was seen in the southeastern suburb.
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The search for a missing man in Melbourne’s southeastern suburbs has escalated, as police release CCTV in a public plea for assistance.
Po Wai, a 69-year-old Rowville man, was last seen in the late morning of Saturday, October 19.
In CCTV footage released by police, Mr Wai was seen walking down Liviana Dr, where investigators believe he may have been walking towards the Churchill National Park.
Mr Wai’s family have raised concerns for his welfare, as he has diabetes and requires insulin.
It is believed he does not have his medication with him.
Police have urged the public to check their garden sheds and backyards for Mr Wai.
On Tuesday afternoon, uniformed police officers and mounted branch SES members combined forces and searched the Bergins Rd and Churchill Park Dr vicinity.
Mr Wai was last seen wearing grey tracksuit pants, a navy jumper and runners.
Anyone who has seen or has information on Mr Wai’s whereabouts is urged to contact the Rowville police station on 9764 0996.
