A man missing from the Lower Mid North Coast has been found safe and well.

The 62-year-old man was last seen at his unit on Denison Street, Gloucester, about 80km south-west of Taree, on Monday 13 September 2021.

The man was located just after 3pm Friday September 17, on Sydney's northern beaches.

Police would like to thank the media and community for their assistance.

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NSW Police are appealing for information to help locate a man missing from Gloucester.

Police believe that Richard Fogden, aged 62-years-old, was last seen at his unit on Denison Street on Monday (September 13).

Officers from Tweed/Byron Police District were notified after a family member in Ballina was unable to contact Richard on Wednesday morning (September 15).

Tweed/Byron police made contact with Manning/Great Lakes Police District, who commenced inquiries to locate him.

Police have concerns for Richard due to a medical condition, which requires medication.

Richard is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 180cm tall, of medium build, with brown hair and hazel/green eyes.

He is believed to be travelling in his white Holden Commodore bearing registration CO-83-QJ and could be travelling to Ballina.

Anyone who sees Richard is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Anyone with information about Richard's whereabouts is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report crime via NSW Police social media pages.