A search is currently underway for an elderly man missing since last Monday from a property in Barraba, north of Tamworth.

On Monday 9 March 2015, a 70-year-old man advised a friend that he was leaving his property on Cotswald Road, to attend a hospital.

On Wednesday 11 March, the friend became concerned for the welfare of the man as he had not been seen for two days.

Police from Oxley Local Area Command were called and they began searching the large rural property.

Searches of the property have continued over the last several days with the assistance of officers from State Emergency Services, Rural Fire Service, police trail bikes, and Polair.

There are grave concerns for the man’s welfare.

He is described as being of Caucasian appearance, 175cm tall, with a thin build, short grey hair, and a moustache. He was last seen wearing long pants and a shirt.