Search underway at Chillagoe for missing man (LOCATED)
Police will resume an air and land search for a 40-year-old man who was last seen in Chillagoe on Saturday December 28.
He was last seen shortly after 8.30am near the intersection of Smelter and Zillmanton roads. Police hold concerns for his safety and wellbeing as he has not been in contact with family or friends since this time.
Enquiries by police, as well as a land search yesterday, failed to locate him. An air and land search was conducted today without success.
He is described a Caucasian with an olive complexion, 172cms tall with a slim build, light brown shoulder length hair, bushy brown bead and green/blue eyes.
He was last seen wearing black thongs, black board shorts and a grey baseball cap.
Tomorrow’s search, involving police and SES, in vehicles, trail bikes and on foot, will resume around 7am, and will focus on old mine shafts, caves, waterholes and local bushland. A helicopter will also be used.
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.
