Police Renew Appeal For Information To Find Missing Port Stephens Man

 BY IAN CROUCH

As part of Missing Persons week, police are renewing their appeal for information into the disappearance of Port Stephens man, Allan Bentley.

The 63-year-old was last seen leaving his Pindimar home at about 7.30am on Tuesday April 27 last year and never returned to keep pre-arranged appointments.

Allan may have been driving a Holden Combo with the word 'catering' written on the side.

Port Stephens-Hunter Police District Commander, Detective Acting Superintendent Gerard Lawson says despite his reclusive lifestyle, Allan's disappearance was out of character.

"Mr Bentley has no bank accounts or other assets investigators can utilise aside from his vehicle - which has never been located nor has its registrtaion been renewed," he said. 

"He had very little money, had no known enemies and was well liked, with his unit left in a state which implies to investigators that he had planned to return home," A/Supt Lawson said.

Allan is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 180cm tall, of medium build, with a beard and short brown and grey hair.

Anyone with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Allan Bentley and the car he may have been driving

Ground and Air Operation Underway in Pindimar in Search for Missing Man

BY JARROD MELMETH

Residents around Port Stephens may see police helicopters flying overhead on Tuesday, as officers search for missing man Allan Bentley.

The 63-year-old was last seen in Tea Gardens on 26 April 2021, and was reported missing after he failed to attend pre-arranged appointments and his regular game of lawn bowls.

Police are concerned for his welfare and have set up a search command on Pindimar Road at Pindimar. 

Police and SES crews will be using trail bikes and vehicles to search the local bushtracks in the area.

Anyone with information is being urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 180 333 000.

Pictured: Missing man Adam Bently.

Fears Held For Missing Hunter Man

 BY IAN CROUCH

There are concerns for the welfare of a missing Hunter man who hasn't been seen in almost a week.

63-year-old Allan Bentley was last seen in the Tea Gardens area around noon last Monday.

Police say he's failed to turn up for pre-arranged appointments and his regular game of bowls at Hexham Bowling club, and his disappearance is out of character.

Allan is believed to driving a white Holden combo van with the NSW rego UQG-146, which has the word catering written on the side.

Anyone who has information on Allan's whereabouts is urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Missing Man Allan Bentley and his Holden combo van