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Michael Tolhurst has been found.
At approximately 8am on Sunday September 19, the 29-year-old was located safe by NSW Police in Mittagong.
NSW Police thanked the public for their interest.
Earlier
Police are appealing for public assistance to find a man missing from the Southern Highlands.
Michael Tolhurst, 29, of Moruya, last spoke to a family member while he was in Buladelah on Wednesday September 15.
Officers attached to The Hume Police District were alerted to his disappearance on Saturday, September 18 and commenced inquiries to locate him.
His vehicle, a white Holden Cruz, was located abandoned along The Hume Highway in Mittagong on Friday, September 17.
Police have launched a major land search in the vicinity of where his car was located.
Concerns are held for Michael's welfare due to a medical condition.
He is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 180cm tall, thin build with short dark hair.
Michael is known to use reading glasses. He was last seen wearing a maroon t-shirt with "Paradise" motif on the rear, faded lime green hooded jumper, dark blue jeans and tan leather boots.
He is known to frequent the Port Macquarie, Tathra and Manly areas.
As inquiries continue into Michael's whereabouts, police are urging anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Anyone with information about this incident 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.
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