Search for missing man in Melbourne

Police are searching for an elderly man who has gone missing from his Melbourne home.

Kashi Adhikari, 73, was last seen at his home in Westlake Drive, Melton between 10pm and 10.30pm on Saturday.

Police are searching the area around Mr Adhikari's home and have concerns for his welfare given his age and the time he has been gone.

He usually wears loose white pants, a white long sleeved top and a hat.

The Nepalese man is 170m tall with balding grey hair and he speaks broken English.

Police have released an image of Mr Adhikari and are appealing for information as to his whereabouts.