Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate a man missing from his Belmont home since Tuesday.

Carl DeJager, 35, was last seen leaving his home on Redrose Avenue about 10am on Tuesday 30 August 2016.

Mr DeJager was driving a silver 2004 Ford Territory station wagon when he left his home. When he failed to return, officers from Lake Macquarie were notified and commenced searching for him.

Concerns are held for Mr DeJager’s welfare, as his disappearance is out of character.

Mr DeJager is described as being of Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander appearance, about 175cm tall, of slim build and with brown eyes and brown short hair.

He was last seen wearing a black t-shirt, black tracksuit pants with a rhino motif and white and red writing on the right leg, and a pair of black and white skate shoes.

Anyone who has knowledge of Mr DeJager’s whereabouts is urged to come forward and contact local police via Crime Stoppers.