Update one: Missing man, Bribie Island
Police and emergency services are continuing their search this morning for missing 73-year-old man from Bribie Island.
Officers from Bribie Island, Caboolture and the Dog Squad with the assistance of other agencies continued searching for Mr Newbon, who hasn’t been seen since 9.30am yesterday, after they failed to locate him overnight.
Residents in the vicinity of Sunderland Drive and Endeavour Drive at Banksia Beach are asked to check their yards, garages and sheds in the event Mr Newbon has sought shelter there overnight.
Mr Newbon is described being 180cm with a slim build and short grey hair, and is wearing a navy polo shirt, long navy trousers and black dress shoes.
Anyone who may have seen Mr Newbon or has information on his whereabouts is being urged to contact Bribie Island Police on 3410 9222 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestoppers.com.au 24hrs a day.
Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service.
For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444 or Policelink.qld.gov.au 24hrs a day.
