Police have called for public help to find an elderly man who has gone missing from Maitland Hospital while receiving treatment following a stroke.
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Herbert "Nobby" Bartlett, 86, was last seen around 9am Monday morning at Maitland Hospital.
He had been receiving treatment at the hospital for six weeks following a stroke.
It is believed Mr Bartlett has left the hospital and may have headed towards the Maitland, Kurri Kurri or Weston areas.
Police and Mr Bartlett’s family are concerned about his welfare, as he requires medication.
Mr Bartlett is described as being of Caucasian appearance, 155-160cm tall, and with white/grey short hair. He was last seen wearing glasses, a blue-coloured pyjama top with fine white stripes, ash/cream-coloured shorts and ash/cream-coloured shoes.
Police encourage anyone with information about the whereabouts of Mr Bartlett to come forward.
Police are urging anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or use the Crime Stoppers online reporting page.
