
UPDATE
A 34-year-old man reported missing from Ingleburn yesterday has been found safe and well.
Tuira Vaine-Keu, who has a brain injury and limited cognitive function, was reported missing to police after he was last seen at his Sackville Street home about 5.30am on Tuesday.
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Officers from Campbelltown City Police Area Command were notified when he could not be located and commenced inquiries immediately into his whereabouts.
Following extensive inquiries, including a geo-targeted alert and public appeal for assistance, the man was located in Maroubra about 3.40am this morning (Wednesday 6 July 2022).
Police would like to thank the media and public for their assistance.
EARLIER
Police are appealing for public assistance to find a man with a brain injury reported missing from Ingleburn today.
Tuira Vaine-Keu was last seen at his home on Sackville Street about 5.30am on Tuesday, July 5.
The 34-year-old has a severe brain injury and limited cognitive abilities, so police hold concerns for his welfare.
People in the Ingleburn, Macquarie Fields and Minto areas will receive a geo-targeting alert on their phones urging them to keep an eye out for Mr Vaine-Keu. The message will come from +6144444444 and is not a scam.
Police were notified when Mr Vaine-Keu could not be located, and commenced inquiries into his whereabouts immediately.
Mr Vaine-Keu is described as being of Pacific Islander/Maori appearance, of solid build, about 175 centimetres tall, with short black hair and facial hair.
It is not known what Mr Vaine-Keu was last seen wearing, however he may be in tracksuit pants and a jumper, and he may not be wearing any shoes.
He is known to frequent Ingleburn Train Station.
Anyone with information on Mr Vaine-Keu's whereabouts is urged to contact Campbelltown Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Jess Layt
Hi! I've been a journalist with the Advertiser newspapers in Macarthur since 2014, covering all sorts of news, entertainment and sport. I also write movie reviews.
Hi! I've been a journalist with the Advertiser newspapers in Macarthur since 2014, covering all sorts of news, entertainment and sport. I also write movie reviews.