UPDATED
The body of a missing Rockdale man has been found in Sydney's east.
Peter Bradbury, 87, was reported missing after he left an aged care facility at Rockdale at about 1pm on December 21.
His body was found in Centennial Park on December 30.
Initial inquiries suggest the man's death is not suspicious.
A report will now be prepared for the information of the coroner.
EARLIER
St George Police are appealing for public assistance to locate an elderly man who was reported missing.
He went missing from Rockdale on December 21.
Peter Bradbury, 87, was last seen outside an aged care facility on Frederick Street at about 1pm.
When he failed to return to the facility, he was reported missing.
It is believed he visited a Bondi shopping centre, leaving via the Bronte Road exit in the direction of Spring Street, Bondi Junction, about 9.10pm on the same night.
Police hold serious concerns for Peter's welfare because of his age. He has several medical conditions that require medication.
He is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 178cm tall, of thin build, with short grey hair, a grey beard, and blue eyes.
He was last seen wearing a black, grey, white and red zip-up jacket, black dress pants and shiny black shoes, and was carrying a green recyclable Woolworths bag.
