Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man missing from the North West.

Mitchell Matthews, aged 27, was last seen on O’Keefe Place, Gunnedah, about 4.20am on Tuesday, April 2, NSW Police reported on Wednesday afternoon as Thursday’s Courier went to press.

Mitchell was reported missing to officers attached to Oxley Police District who commenced inquiries to locate him.

Police and family hold concerns for his welfare as it is considered out of character for him not to be in contact with his family.

Mitchell is described as being of Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander appearance, medium build, 170cm-175cm tall, with dark brown hair and brown eyes.

He was last seen wearing a white hooded jumper and black pants.

He is known to frequent the Gunnedah, Narrabri and Tamworth areas.

Anyone with information into Mitchell’s whereabouts is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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