It’s been over a week since Michael McGarity went missing, and today police are renewing their call for information.
The 61-year-old was last spotted leaving Maitland hospital, at about 1:30am on Monday, June 24.
It’s believed he was heading towards Telarah, however he is known to frequent the Newcastle and North Rothbury areas.
Today, Hunter police launched a major search operation with the help of the Dog Squad, PolAir and Police Rescue.
Mr. McGarity is described as being Caucasian, about 190cm tall, with a thin build, black hair and brown eyes, and a tattoo on his left arm.
He was last seen wearing a black hoodie, a white T-shirt with grey jeans and navy blue shoes.
Anyone with information is being urged to contact local police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.