Elderly Man Missing from Burwood, Sydney Area

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Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate a 94-year-old man who has gone missing from Sydney’s south-west.

Ruizhi Han was last seen on Victoria Street in Burwood at approximately 10am on Wednesday, 6 August 2025. Authorities were alerted after he failed to return home and could not be contacted by his family.

Officers from the Burwood Police Area Command immediately began an investigation into his whereabouts and are urging anyone with information to come forward. Police and family members hold serious concerns for Mr Han’s welfare due to his advanced age and medical condition. He is known to be living with dementia.

Mr Han is described as being of Asian appearance, approximately 170cm tall, with a medium build and short white hair. At the time of his disappearance, he was wearing a grey jacket and was carrying a black walking stick.

Investigators believe Mr Han may have been in the vicinity of Burwood Westfield shopping centre around 5pm on the same day. Despite ongoing searches and community outreach, he has not yet been located.

Authorities are requesting residents and businesses in the Burwood area to check CCTV footage or personal surveillance devices for any possible sightings. The community is also encouraged to keep an eye out in parks, shopping areas, or public transport routes.

Anyone with information about Ruizhi Han’s location is urged to contact Burwood Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. All information will be treated confidentially.

Police have thanked the public for their support and remain hopeful that Mr Han will be found safe.

This case highlights the importance of community awareness in helping to locate vulnerable individuals, especially older residents living with dementia. Authorities continue to prioritise the matter and are conducting a thorough search of the area.