Thursday 18 May 2023

BREAKING! Body Found in Search for Missing Laguna Man

BY OLIVIA DILLON

A body has been located during the search for missing Laguna man John Simpson. 

The 42-year-old was last seen driving on Great North Road at Laguna on Thursday the 13th of April, after it's believed his vehicle broke down on his way home.

When he could not be located or contacted, Hunter Valley Police officers were notified and commenced inquiries into his whereabouts.

As part of inquiries, officers with assistance of specialist police resources and SES workers launched a fresh appeal for information and conducted a search operation around the Laguna area on Tuesday. 

It's there they located a body. 

A post mortem examination will be conducted to confirm the identity of the person and the cause of their death.

Investigations by Strike Force Blakely are underway. 

John Simpson