Ballarat Victoria resident Rodney Norman GALVIN left his home 34 years
ago and hasn’t been seen or heard from since.
Police are appealing for information from the public regarding the
disappearance of Mr GALVIN who went missing on the evening of 6th of
April 1987.
On the night Mr GALVIN disappeared he left home about 6 pm and told his
mother he would see her later. He left his belongings at home.
At the time of his disappearance Mr GALVIN was 21 years old. He is
described as Caucasian, 165 cm tall, solid build, hazel eyes, medium
complexion, curly fair hair and has tattoos on both arms.
Anyone with information which may assist in locating the whereabouts of
Rodney GALVIN is urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Tip-off alerts Victoria Police to 35-year-old missing person mystery
For years, Rodney Galvin's family believed he had simply left them to
start a new life.
In April 1987, the 21-year-old walked out his parents' front door on
Rice Street in Ballarat. He has not been seen or heard from since.
Thinking Mr Galvin had made a choice, his family did not report him
missing.
However, in 1995, police received an anonymous tip-off from a member of
the public about Mr Galvin's disappearance.
The person made it clear that foul play was involved and that there were
people in the community with information about what happened to him and
why.
Despite a long-running investigation, Victoria Police say they have been unable
to find any trace of Mr Galvin or track his movements on the night he
disappeared.
A keen sportsman, Mr Galvin was a member of several local sports clubs,
including the Ballarat East Football Club, Golden Point Football Club,
Miners Ice Hockey Club, Millbrook/Black Hill Cricket Club and Lucas
Cricket Club.
Detective Acting Inspector Tony Combridge from the Missing Persons Squad
said police believed Mr Galvin was no longer alive, but they wanted to
help bring closure to his family.
"While it has been well over three decades, police still believe there
will be people out there who can help us solve the mystery of what
happened to Rodney," Acting Inspector Tony Combridge said.
"When he walked out the door that night, his family would never have
known it would be the last time they would see him.
"Sadly, they have lived all this time without answers as to what has
happened to Rodney.
"Investigators strongly believe that there are still people out there
who know what happened to Rodney, why and who was responsible.
"It is our belief that he met with foul play, but we are really calling
on those people with any knowledge of the matter to come forward and
help us fill in the gaps."
'Someone in the Ballarat community must know something' say Missing
Persons Squad
Police believe there’s people in the Ballarat community
who know what happened to missing man Rodney Galvin.
Rodney disappeared in April of 1987 with an anonymous
tip-off in 1995 suggesting foul play was at hand.
Speaking to Radio Ballarat Detective Taqdir Singh
Deol from the Missing Persons Squad believes someone might be ready
to talk.
"Sometimes circumstances may change, people may
move in different circles and have new friends or partners."
"They might be more willing to speak to police
about information that they may not have felt comfortable providing
35 years ago," Detective Deol said.
If you can assist Ballarat Police with their enquiries
contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.