Update 2: Missing man, Julatten

Police are continuing their appeal for public assistance to help locate a 26-year-old man reported missing from Julatten.

Reece Kearney (pictured) was last seen at an address on Highland Drive on December 15 and has not been seen by family since.

Police and SES personnel conducted an extensive search over the weekend of bushland in the Georgetown area during which items of clothing belonging to Reece were located.

Police believe it is possible the man may have attempted to hitchhike in the Georgetown area.

Police are appealing to any members of the public who may have seen a man hitchhiking in the Georgetown or surrounding areas over the last two months to contact 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.