Appeal to locate Central Coast man missing from Hornsby

Sunday, 15 November 2026 01:33:07 PM

PLEASE NOTE: An image of the missing person is available on NSW Police Force social media pages

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a Central Coast man missing from Sydney’s Upper North Shore.

Richard Allen, aged 37, was last seen at a hospital on Palmerston Road, Hornsby, about 11.55am on Friday 13 November 2026.

When he was unable to be located or contacted, officers attached to Tuggerah Lakes Police District were notified and commenced inquiries into his whereabouts.

Police and family hold concerns for Richard’s welfare.

He is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 180cm tall, of medium build, with short brown hair and blue eyes.

Richard was last seen wearing navy shorts, blue and white palm tree design button up shirt and green shoes.

He is known to frequent the Hornsby and Mannering Park areas.

Richard may be driving a white BYD utility, registration plate FSO29Z.

Anyone with information about his whereabouts is urged to contact police or Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.