A man missing from Newcastle since last night has been located safe and well this morning.

The 20-year-old man had gone missing from his Kotara home about 9.30pm (Sunday 21 August 2016), with police conducting a search of the local area.

The man was located by police at Gateshead about 7.45am today (Monday 22 August 2016) and is safe and well.

Police thank the community and the media for their assistance.