Update – Missing man, Bentley Park – located

Police have located human remains near a vehicle near the Captain Cook Highway, Secret Beach.

On November 29, a member of the public located a white utility in unoccupied land near the highway and reported it to police.

Initial investigations indicate the vehicle and remains belong to a 62-year-old Bentley Park man reported missing on September 20, 2020.

Formal identification is yet to be completed and Forensic Crash Unit examinations are ongoing.

Once this process is complete, a report will be prepared for the Coroner.

Police are providing support and assistance to the family of the man and our thoughts are with them at this time.

Details from the original media statement have been removed for privacy reasons.

Earlier: Police are seeking public assistance to help locate a missing 62-year-old man who was last seen on Sunday morning (September 20).

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.

Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.

Quote this reference number: QP2001976338.