Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a 77-year-old man reported missing this afternoon, December 16.

Paul Kearns was last seen at an address on Riverview Drive, Burrum Heads (Fraser Coast), between 3.30pm and 4.30pm and has not been seen or heard from since.

He is described as Caucasian in appearance, 183cm tall, proportionate build, with grey hair.

He was last seen wearing a grey and yellow t-shirt, navy long shorts, a yellow and green camouflage cap and sneakers.

He is currently on holidays and is not familiar with the area.

Police and family hold concerns for Paul as he has a medical condition.

Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts is urged to contact police.