UPDATE: 8:58pm

Ronald has been located.

ORIGINAL STORY

Police are appealing for public assistance after a man was reported missing in Ballina.

Ronald Grieber, aged 80, was last seen on Cherry Street, Ballina, about 10am today (Thursday, 27 November 2025).

When he did not return and could not be located, officers attached to Richmond Police District were notified and commenced inquiries into his whereabouts.

Police and family hold concerns for his welfare as he lives with dementia.

Ronald is described as being of Caucasian appearance, 180cm tall, with a medium build and short white hair.

He was last seen wearing a green and white striped polo shirt, black shorts, slippers, and reading glasses.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts is urged to call the police or Triple Zero (000) immediately.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is managed on a confidential basis.

The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.