Update – missing man: Ingham
A land and air search is currently underway for an 87-year-old man reported missing in bushland near Ingham yesterday.
The man was last seen near Oak Hills Road, approximately 40km west of Ingham around 9am.
The man had been working to clear a bush track with another man when they became separated. After searching the area himself the other man reported the matter to police.
A search yesterday involving police and a rescue helicopter failed to locate any sign of the missing man.
Searching has resumed this morning with the assistance of State Emergency Service volunteers, police, a rescue helicopter and quad bike.
The missing man is described as 183cm tall, of slim build with an olive complexion and grey hair. He was last seen wearing a blue and green floral print t-shirt, dark shorts and thongs.
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.
