NSW Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man missing from Nowra on the South Coast.

Erick Christiansen, aged 46, was last seen leaving a home on View Street, Nowra, about 3pm yesterday, Sunday 3 July.

Unable to be located since, he was reported missing to officers attached to the South Coast Police District, who have begun inquiries into his whereabouts.

Family and police hold serious concerns for his welfare.

Erick is described as being of Caucasian appearance, approximately 190-195cm tall, of medium build, with short brown hair and wears black reading glasses.

Erick is believed to be travelling in a dark green Holden Commodore with NSW registration EJC376 and is known to frequent the St Georges Basin area including Sussex Inlet.

Anyone with information in relation to Ericks’ whereabouts is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1300 888 000.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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