The family of 58-year-old Mark Joachim Ostendorf, also known as Mac, is urgently appealing to the public for assistance in locating him.

According to his mother, Anne, Mark was last seen in the Oatlands area. He mainly resides at the Villa Gloria Communes.

Mark has a strong build and is about 1.80m tall. He is often seen wearing sunglasses on his head. He has metal pins and scars on his lower limbs.

Other identifying features include short brown and grey hair, blue eyes and a gap between his two front teeth.

Anyone who may have seen Mark or has information about his whereabouts is urged to contact 063 386 559.