Missing person, Hervey Bay

Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate a 54-year-old South Australian man reported missing from Hervey Bay.

Stephen Neate was last seen leaving a Fay Avenue address in Scarness on June 16, and was planning on driving back to his home in South Australia.

He informed his family that the drive would take him three to four days to complete.

Stephen left Hervey Bay in a red Ford sedan that has peeling paint on the roof, with South Australian registration LPL-114.

He is a Pacific Islander, 176cm tall with a slim build.

Anyone who may have seen him is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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.