WA Police have asked the community for “urgent” assistance to find a 24-year-old man whom authorities have welfare concerns for.

Jin Hee Egan Chong was last seen around 11am in the vicinity of Riverton Drive East in Shelley, walking towards Willetton.

According to police, Mr Hee Egan Chong has difficulty communicating and may not approach people for assistance.

He is described as around 165cm tall, of East Asian appearance, with a slim build and black hair. He was last seen wearing black slippers, charcoal grey pants and a navy blue top.

Mr Hee Egan Chong is known to walk long distances and may frequent main roads, shopping centres and post offices.

Anyone who sees Mr Hee Egan Chong or has information on his whereabouts is urged to contact police immediately on 131 444.