Missing man, Cooktown

Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate a 65-year-old man reported missing from Cooktown.

Stanley Charlie was last seen on Wednesday May 20 around 11pm on a yacht moored on the Endeavour River.

Police and family hold concerns for his welfare as it is believed he may have been swimming in the water towards the mangroves.

Mr Charlie is described as Aboriginal, approximately 170cm tall with a slim build, short grey hair, a full long beard and brown eyes.

Police are continuing their search for the man and urge anyone who may have seen Mr Charlie exiting the mangroves near Adelaide Street, Cooktown in the early hours of May 21 to contact local police.

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.