Wednesday, 15 January 2020

$500,000 Reward for Information on Disappearance of Steven Fenwick from Fern Bay

A $500,000 reward has been announced for information into the disappearance and suspected murder of Steven Fenwick, who went missing near Newcastle almost 12-months ago.  

Steven 'Feno' Fenwick, aged 33, was last confirmed seen exiting a bus on Nelson Bay Road in Fern Bay at around 1pm on the 30th of January 2019. 

Numerous searches and public appeals have been conducted since then, with detectives from Newcastle City Police District establishing Strike Force Kummari to investigate his disappearance.

The NSW Government announced the $500,00 reward today for information which leads to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for Stevens suspected homicide.


Strike Force Kummari Officer in Charge, Detective Sergeant Jeff Little, said it’s hoped the reward will bring some fresh information forward to detectives.

“As we approach the 12-month mark of Steven’s disappearance, we believe there are people out there who can fill in the blanks with his final movements,” Det Sgt Little said.

“It’s been a year of uncertainty for the Fenwick family, and we want to get the answers Steven deserves.”

As the one-year anniversary nears, Steven’s mother Debbie has once again reached out for any information which may lead to finding Steven.

“Every day without answers is another day of heartache and confusion – we just want to know what happened,” Ms Fenwick said.

“Please, if you know anything which may help detectives, it could make a world of difference.”

As investigations into Strike Force Kummari continue, anyone who may have information about Steven’s disappearance is urged to contact Newcastle Police Station on (02) 4929 0999 or Crime Stoppers.


                                         Detective Sergeant Jeff Little Picture: Ian Crouch

Steven Fenwick has been missing for almost 12 months