BY IAN CROUCH/SHY-ANN ARKINSTALL
Detective Inspector Matt Zimmer addressed the media today as the search for missing Laguna man John Simpson continues.
The 42-year-old was last sighted in his car on Great North Road just after 2:00pm on April 13th, and it is believed his white Toyota Hilux utility broke down on his way home from work.
The car was later discovered at his premises.
Detective Zimmer has today issued a fresh call to Hunter residents with any information on Mr. Simpson's whereabouts to come forward.
"Anyone who has driven past that location and saw Mr. Simpson, I'd urge them to contact police or Crime Stoppers," he said.
Police have said Mr. Simpson is known to go weeks without contacting friends or family but the length of time since his last sighting is a cause for concern.
"The timing of the last sighting of Mr. Simpson on the 23th of April coincides with a time period that he was vacating his current premises in Laguna. There is every possibility that he has relocated to another area and not informed anyone. There's also a possibility that he could have relocated interstate. We are asking anyone who knows the current whereabouts of Mr. Simpson to make contact with Cessnock Police or Crime Stoppers," Detective Zimmer said.
Police will spend the afternoon searching the vicinity around Great North Road, Watagan Creek Road and Milsons Arm Road as he has been known to walk or pushbike in the area.
If he cannot be found they will make a further assessment later this afternoon.
Rescue services from as far away as Merriwa and Taree have joined in on the search effort.
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| Detective Inspector Matt Zimmer |
EARLIER:
Police will address the media today as the search for missing Laguna man, John Simpson ramps up.
The 42-year-old was last seen driving on Great North Road on Thursday April 13 after it's believed his vehicle broke down on his way home.
His family has told police his disappearance is out of character.
Hunter Valley Police searched a Laguna property last week and today, the search will continue in the Laguna area, along Great North, Watagan Creek and Milsons Arm Roads.
EARLIER:
Police are asking for our help to find a man who's been missing from the Coalfields area for a month.
42-year-old John Simpson was seen at an address on Great North Road at Laguna on Wednesday April 12.
Police and his family say his disappearance is out of character.
John is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 180cm tall with a medium build, brown hair and a grey beard.
Anyone with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers.
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| Missing Man John Simpson |
