Police have launched a search for a 71-year-old man who has gone missing from his home in the Illawarra's northern suburbs.
Bruce Ludbrook was last seen at 4pm yesterday as he set out for a walk from his house in Fernhill, near Tarrawanna. He never returned home.
Police launched a search at 7.30am today at the former Corrimal colliery, where Mr Ludbrook is believed to have been heading.
SLIDESHOW: Police search the old Corrimal collieryA police helicopter, the police trail bike squad and members of the Volunteer Rescue Association are searching the area for any trace of Mr Ludbrook.
He is described as being 175cm tall with a medium build and a receding hairline.
At the time he went missing he was dressed in brown Redback boots, a brown flannelette shirt and a black or brown jumper.
Police also said he was quite fit and had been known to walk as far as Dapto.
Anyone with information about Mr Ludbrook should contact Wollongong Police or CrimeStoppers on 1800 333 000.
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