Continued appeal for missing Sandgate ma – now located
Sunday, August 25, 2019 – Update: The body of a man was located next to his crashed motorcycle at Booroobin this morning. Formal identification has to yet to be conducted however it is believed to be the missing Sandgate man . More information: mypolice.page.link/ad2u. The below media release has been edited and identifying details and images removed
Police are this afternoon conducting further searches for a missing Sandgate man.
The man left his Sandgate home around 9am on Monday August 19 to ride his blue Triumph Sprint ST motorcycle..
It is understood he intended to ride to Esk and planned to return home by noon.
He has not been heard from since and police and family hold concerns for his welfare as this behaviour is out of character.
The search and rescue coordinator has today engaged 13 State Emergency Service (SES) crews to search various roadways from Ferny Grove, through the Samford Valley to Esk and back through Dayboro.
The SES crews are conducting a low speed drive through of this area and will conduct foot searches if necessary in an attempt to locate Mr Mulder or his motorcycle.
Police have appreciated the help of a local motorcycle club that has continue to encourage its members to be on the look out for the missing man.
The club is arranging for a large-scale ride of the area of concern over the coming weekend.
He is described as approximately 180cm tall with a slim build, grey short hair and grey facial hair.
He was last seen wearing a black leather jacket, blue jeans and black helmet with a dark tinted visor.
Investigators are appealing for anyone who may have seen the man travelling to or from Esk on Wednesday to contact police.
Additionally, anyone who was driving in the area and who may have a dash cam is being asked to review their footage for any signs of the man or his motorcycle.
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: QP1901609506.
