Highlights
- Nil Sharma was located at Campsie on April 5.
- He had gone missing from Sydney's CBD on April 2.
- Police located his mobile phone in the nearby Woolloomooloo area.
New South Wales Police said missing person Nil Sharma has been found in Sydney.
Mr Sharma had gone missing from the Sydney Central Business District on April 2.
"Following inquiries, the man was located safe and well at Campsie about 11.30am today (Monday 5 April 2021)," police said in a statement.
"Police would like to thank media and community for their assistance."
Earlier police said the 48-year-old man has a medical condition that requires medication.
Police said Mr Sharma was last seen at the Bathurst Street entrance to Town Hall Train Station, about 12 pm on April 2, after he had walked off from his carer.
Mr. Sharma’s carer contacted police that afternoon and officers from the Sydney City Police Area Command launched an investigation to locate him.
On average, 28 people go missing every day in NSW, according to NSW Police.
"Most people are located almost immediately, however around one percent go on to become Long Term Missing Persons."
"The national definition of Long Term is any person missing for over 90 days."
