NSW Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate a man missing from the state’s western region.

James Hutchings, aged 41, was last seen on Wilga Street, Gulargambone, at about 11.45am on Friday 15 October 2021.

After failing to return home, Mr Hutchings was reported missing, and officers attached to Orana Mid-Western Police District commenced inquiries to locate him.

Family and police hold concerns for his welfare due to a medical condition requiring treatment.

Mr Hutchings is of olive complexion, around 160cm tall, with black hair. He was last seen wearing a grey jacket and tracksuit pants.

Gulargambone local James Hutchings has been missing since mid-October. Image courtesy of NSW Police.

He is known to frequent the areas of Gulargambone, Gilgandra and Dubbo.

Anyone with information about James’ whereabouts is urged to contact Gulargambone police station on 02 6354 2380, or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.