Police Appeal For Help To Locate Missing Man From Beresfield

BY OLIVIA DILLON

Port Stephens Hunter Police have issued an appeal for help in locating a missing man from Beresfield. 

Samuel hasn't been heard from since 7:30pm on Wednesday the 22nd of November, 2023, and police and his family would like to make contact with him to make sure he's okay. 

He's described as Caucasian, about 170-180cm tall, with a medium complexion, brown hair, brown eyes, and a beard. 

Anyone who's seen Samuel or knows where he is, is being urged to call Maitland Police or Crime Stoppers. 

39-Year-Old Man Missing From Cardiff South

BY OLIVIA DILLON

Police are appealing for help to locate a missing man from Lake Macquarie. 

39-year-old Wayne Beatty was last seen on Wednesday the 11th of October in Cardiff South. 

He's described as being of Caucasian appearance, 190cm tall, of a solid build, with short brown hair and hazel eyes. 

He also has several tattoos, including a scorpion on his calf. 

Wayne was last seen wearing black shorts and a white T-shirt. 

He's known to frequent the Wallsend, Jesmond, and Charlestown shopping centres. 

If you've seen Wayne or know where he is, please contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

 

Appeal Launched To Find Young Man Missing From Rothbury

BY OLIVIA DILLON

Police are still searching for a young man reported missing from Rothbury. 

22-year-old Alexander Moore was last seen at about 8:30pm on Sunday the 24th of September, and police and his family say they are concerned for his welfare as he lives with a number of medical conditions.

Alexander is described as being of Caucasian appearance, 165cm tall, of a slim build, with blonde hair, green eyes, and a beard. 

He may be driving a silver 2012 Holden Commodore with NSW registration CV1-4LA. 

Anyone who has seen Alexander or has information about his whereabouts is being urged to contact Cessnock Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. 

21-Year-Old Woman Missing From Dora Creek

BY OLIVIA DILLON

 

Lake Macquarie Police are asking locals to be on the lookout for 21-year-old Courtney Ravesi. 

Courtney was last seen on Sunday the 24th of September, 2023 at Dora Creek. 

 

She is described as Caucasian in appearance, 145cm tall, of a medium build, with dark hair, and blue eyes.

Police say it's likely she's with her vehicle, a black Ford Falcon with registration AR8-0DZ. 

 

Anyone who sees Courtney or her vehicle is urged to contact police. 

Teenage Siblings Missing From Rutherford

BY OLIVIA DILLON

Port Stephens Hunter Police are asking local residents to be on the lookout for two missing teenagers from Rutherford.

14-year-old Kelsey and 13-year-old Bryson are siblings and have not been since about 5:00pm on Sunday the 10th of September, 2023.

They are not in trouble, but police need to make sure they are safe.

If you've seen them or know where they are, please contact Crime Stoppers on 1300 333 000. 

Kelsey

 

Bryson

Police Seeking Witnesses To Alleged Animal Assault in Wallsend

BY OLIVIA DILLON

Newcastle police are appealing for assistance, as they investigate reports of an alleged act of animal cruelty in Wallsend.

They're looking for witnesses to an incident which allegedly occurred in a car park at about 10:00am on Thursday the 31st of August, 2023. 

Officers have been told a man was seen dragging a German Shepherd dog into his utility and then proceeded to assault it.

They're calling on anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers. 

 

UPDATE! Missing Woman Last Seen In Nulkaba

BY OLIVIA DILLON

UPDATE:

After making enquiries, Police say Sharny was found safe and well at Byron Bay.

Police have thanks the public and the media for their assistance.

EARLIER:

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a woman reported missing from the Cessnock area.

43-year-old Sharny Cavanagh was last seen at a home on Occident Street at Nulkaba at about 6:30pm on Sunday the 20th of August, 2023. 

Her family says her disappearance is out of character.

Sharny is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 160cm tall, of a medium build, with blonde hair, and brown eyes.

She was last seen driving a silver 2019 Honda HRV station wagon with the NSW registration EBK-88P.

Sharny is known to frequent the Nulkaba, Beresfield and Cessnock areas 

If you've seen her or her car or know where she is, please contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.  

Police Investigate A String Of Hunter Copper Thefts

BY OLIVIA DILLON

Police are appealing for information in relation to several alleged copper-theft incidents in the Hunter during June and July. 

A number of incidents have been reported over the last two months, including on Monday the 31st of July 2023, when police say copper cables were stolen from a site on Thomas Mitchell Drive at Muswellbrook.

The following other incidents are also being investigated by police:

• On Friday the 9th of June 2023, copper earth tails were stolen from more than 50 power poles along the Golden Highway near Merriwa.
• Between Wednesday the 5th of July and Thursday the 20th of July 2023, copper cables were stolen from a site near Wybong Road at Muswellbrook.
• On Friday the 7th of July 2023, copper cables were stolen from a site near George Booth Drive at Cameron Park.
• On Saturday the 8th of July 2023, electrical wires were stolen near Regents Drive, New Lambton.
• On Wednesday the 19th of July 2023, an attempted theft occurred on electrical wires at Tomalpin, near Cessnock.

It's also believed similar thefts have occurred at Morisset and Awaba. 

Officers are currently investigating the thefts and are urging anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. 

The incidents have also prompted Ausgrid’s Executive General Manager of Field Operations, Sam Sofi to issue a safety warning. 

He says people are putting their lives at risk by interfering with live electrical assets.

 

UPDATE! 13-Year-Old Missing From Raymond Terrace

BY OLIVIA DILLON and IAN CROUCH

Good news!

Kynan has been found safe and well.

Police say the 13-year-old was found at a relative's house at Tenambit at about 11.00pm on Thursday.

EARLIER:

Hunter residents are being asked to be on the lookout for a teenager missing from Raymond Terrace. 

13-year-old Kynan was last seen in Raymond Terrace at 8:30am on Tuesday the 25th of July. 

He's not in trouble, but police and his family need to make contact with him to make sure he's okay. 

Kynan's being described as Caucasian in appearance, about 150-155cm tall, between 45 and 50 kilograms in weight, of a thin build, with red hair and brown eyes. 

Anyone with information on his whereabouts is being asked to contact Raymond Terrace Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. 

Appeal For Help To Find Teenager Missing From Lake Macquarie

BY OLIVIA DILLON

Lake Macquarie Police are asking for help to locate a missing teenager. 

14-year-old Grace Jackman was last seen on Sunday the 9th of June wearing a black jumper, black jeans, and black converse shoes. 

She is being described as Caucasian in appearance, 160cm tall, with a petite build, shoulder length dark brown hair, and hazel eyes. 

Anyone with information on her whereabouts is being urged to contact police or Crime Stoppers on: 1800 333 000. 

Police Appeal For Help To Find Missing Newcastle Woman

BY OLIVIA DILLON

Newcastle Police are asking for help to locate a missing person. 

57-year-old Perelle McIntosh was last seen at her home on Darby Street in Cooks Hill on the 3rd of July. 

She is known to frequent the Nobbys Beach area. 

Perelle is described as being of Caucasian in appearance, 160cm tall, with a medium build, brown eyes and blonde hair.

Anyone with information on her whereabouts is being asked to contact Crime Stoppers in 1800 333 000.

Murder Investigation Underway for Man Found Dead at Laguna

BY OLIVIA DILLON

Homicide Squad Detectives have confirmed they've commenced a murder investigation after a man was found dead at Laguna last month. 

The body of 42-year old John Simpson was found in a shallow grave at a property on Great North Road at Laguna on Tuesday the 16th of May. 

He was last seen driving on the same road a month earlier. 

A post-mortem examination of Mr. Simpson's body had reportedly concluded he was shot, and investigations into the circumstances surrounding his death are now underway. 

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

John Simpson

Missing Hunter Teen Could be in Muswellbrook or Sydney

OLIVIA DILLON 

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a teenage boy missing from Muswellbrook.

16-year-old Thomas Beckingham was last seen leaving a home on Forbes Street at Muswellbrook, at 11:30 yesterday morning. 

Police and his family hold concern for his welfare due to his age. 

Thomas is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 170cm tall, of a slim build, with brown hair, a moustache and brown eyes.

It's believed he's either in the Sydney or Muswellbook area. 

Anyone with information on his whereabout is urged to contact Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000. 

Thomas Beckingham

Update! Man Missing From Newcastle Care Centre Found

BY OLIVIA DILLON 

UPDATE:

49-year-old Robert Manning has been located and is safe.

Following extensive inquiries, he was located in Crows Nest about 6:50am yesterday

EARLIER:

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man missing from Newcastle.

49-year-old Robert Manning, was last seen at a care centre on Broadmeadow Road at about 6:00pm on Saturday. 

 

Family and police hold serious concerns for his welfare.

 

Robert is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 170cm tall, of medium build, with brown eyes and buzz cut hair.

 

He is believed to be in the Jesmond or Hamilton areas.

 

Anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked to contact Crime Stoppers. 

 

Robert Manning

 

Calls to Locate Missing Port Stephens Teen

BY OLIVIA DILLON  

Port Stephens Hunter Police are seeking assistance from the public to locate a missing teenager.

15-year-old Bailey was last seen in Corlette at about 3:30 on Saturday afternoon. 

He is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 180cm tall, of thin build, with a fair complexion and brown hair.

Bailey is know to frequent the Nelson Bay area.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact police or Crime Stoppers. 

 

 

62-Year-Old Woman Missing From Lake Macquarie

BY OLIVIA DILLON

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a woman missing from the Hunter.

62-year-old Lynn Scaife last spoke to relatives on Monday the 6th of March and she was reported missing yesterday.

Lynn is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 170cm tall, of medium build, with shoulder-length red hair clipped up.

She is believed to be travelling in a white Subaru station wagon with NSW number plates.

She is known the frequent the Dora Creek, Wyee, and Wyong areas.

Family and police hold serious concerns for her welfare.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers.