Police are seeking public assistance to help locate a
73-year-old man missing from Bribie Island.
He was last seen at 9.30am this morning walking along the Heathland
Street fire break heading towards Banksia Beach.
Police and his family are concerned for his welfare as he suffers from
a medical condition.
The missing man is described being 180cm with a slim build and short
grey hair, and is wearing a navy polo shirt, long navy trousers and black
dress shoes.
Anyone who may have seen the missing man or has information on his
whereabouts is being urged to contact Bribie Island Police on 3410 9222 or
Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Police and emergency services are continuing their search this morning
for missing 73-year-old man from Bribie Island.Officers from
Bribie Island, Caboolture and the Dog Squad with the assistance of other
agencies continued searching for Mr Newbon, who hasn’t been seen since
9.30am yesterday, after they failed to locate him overnight.
Residents in the vicinity of Sunderland Drive and Endeavour Drive at
Banksia Beach are asked to check their yards, garages and sheds in the event
Mr Newbon has sought shelter there overnight.
Mr Newbon is described being 180cm with a slim build and short grey
hair, and is wearing a navy polo shirt, long navy trousers and black dress
shoes.
Anyone who may have seen Mr Newbon or has information on his
whereabouts is being urged to contact Bribie Island Police on 3410 9222 or
Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Update two: Missing man,
Bribie Island
Police and emergency services are continuing their search for a
missing 73-year-old man from Bribie Island.An extensive land
search today involving police, the dog squad, State Emergency Service
(SES) volunteers, a rescue helicopter and other agencies has failed to
locate any sign of Mr Newbon.
The land search has been suspended due to darkness however police
will be continuing to search the area overnight.
The search will resume tomorrow with SES volunteers returning at
first light.
Police would like to thank the members of the community that have
been assisting by searching the areas around their homes today.
Police are continuing to appeal for residents near the national
park, and the Banksia Beach and White Patch areas to check their yards,
garages, sheds or other buildings in the event that Mr Newbon may have
sought shelter
Mr Newbon is described being 180cm with a slim build and short
grey hair, and is wearing a navy polo shirt, long navy trousers and
black dress shoes.
Anyone who may have seen Mr Newbon or has information on his
whereabouts is being urged to contact Bribie Island Police on 3410 9222
or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Search efforts are continuing today for missing 73-year-old Bribie Island
man, Mr Michael Newbon.Police and emergency services have been
involved in a land and air search for Mr Newbon, who hasn’t been seen since
9.30am, Wednesday, 9 October.
Police urge anybody using the tracks in the National Park, between
Bongaree Shopping Centre and Pacific Harbour Golf Course to keep a look out
and report any sightings or information.
Also residents in the vicinity of Sunderland Drive and Endeavour Drive
at Banksia Beach are reminded to check on yards, garages and sheds
periodically.
Mr Newbon is described being 180cm with a slim build and short grey
hair, and is wearing a navy polo shirt, long navy trousers and black dress
shoes.
Anyone who may have seen Mr Newbon or has information on his
whereabouts is being urged to contact Bribie Island Police on 3410 9222 or
Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Update four: Missing man,
Bribie Island
Police and emergency services will continue efforts to locate a
missing 73-year-old man from Bribie Island.Mr Michael Newbon
has been missing for six days and was last seen at 9.30am on October 9.
Police, State Emergency Service volunteers (SES) and Emergency
Management Queensland (EMQ) have conducted land searches in critical
areas of Bribie Island.
The Queensland Police Service and EMQ are reviewing activities to
date and investigating other strategies to continue efforts to locate Mr
Newbon.
Patrols and activities will be maintained in the area.
Police thank members of the SES, EMQ, Rescue Helicopter Services
and Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service who are assisting in the
search and to community members who have been providing information to
police.
Residents are asked to continue to check their yards, garages and
sheds in the event Mr Newbon has sought shelter.
Mr Newbon is described being 180cm with a slim build and short
grey hair, and is wearing a navy polo shirt, long navy trousers and
black dress shoes.
Police will continue efforts to locate a missing 73-year-old
man from BribieIsland.
Mr Michael Newbon was last seen on the Heathland Street fire break
heading towards Banksia Beach at 9.30am on October 9.
Police, State Emergency Service volunteers (SES), and other
authorities have conducted extensive land searches in critical areas of
Bribie Island since Wednesday, and have now scaled back the land search.
District Officer for Moreton, Inspector Lee Jeffries said the search
has involved a large-scale community involvement, with fliers being
distributed to local taxis, buses, pubs, and clubs.
“Police would like to thank the Bribie Island community for banding
together to check their yards, waterways, and local streets looking for Mr
Newbon,” Inspector Jeffries.
“We urge residents against mounting their own search in the National
Parks area, as the terrain is extremely rough and almost impenetrable in
places. Combined with recent hot and dry weather means it is far too risky.”
Inspector Jeffries said police would also like to thank members of the
SES, EMQ, Rescue Helicopter Services, and QueenslandParks and Wildlife
Service who are assisting in the search.
“Bribie Island Police, the Moreton Dog Unit, and the QueenslandParks
and Wildlife Service will continue to conduct patrols and activities in the
area in an effort to locate Mr Newbon,” he said.
“We will review activities to date and investigate all possible
strategies on a daily basis until we find Mr Newbon.”
Mr Newbon is described being 180cm with a slim build and short grey
hair, and is wearing a navy polo shirt, long navy trousers and black dress
shoes.
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter
should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or
crimestoppers.com.au 24hrs a
day.
Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer
organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service.
For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries
contact Policelink on 131 444 or
Policelink.qld.gov.au 24hrs a day.
Shoppers, walkers and
golfers urged to look for missing man
- 13th
Oct 2013 2:42 PM - Sunshine Coast Daily
SEARCH efforts are continuing today for missing 73-year-old Bribie
Island man Michael Newbon.
Police and emergency services have been involved in a land and air
search for Mr Newbon, who hasn't been seen since Wednesday October 9.
Police urge anybody using the tracks in the National Park, between
Bongaree Shopping Centre and Pacific Harbour Golf Course to keep a look out
and report any sightings or information.
Also residents in the vicinity of Sunderland Drive and Endeavour Drive
at Banksia Beach are reminded to check on yards, garages and sheds
periodically.
Mr Newbon is described being 180cm with a slim build and short grey
hair, and is wearing a navy polo shirt, long navy trousers and black dress
shoes.
Anyone who may have seen Mr Newbon or has information on his
whereabouts is being urged to contact Bribie Island Police on 3410 9222 or
Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Police, SES and dogs still
searching for Michael Newbon
IT WAS a long, hot weekend for emergency crews who continued their
search for missing Banksia Beach man Michael Newbon.
Mr Newbon disappeared without a trace last Wednesday, October 9.
A police spokesman said he was last seen about 9.30am that morning,
walking along Heathland St.
The 73-year-old suffers from a medical condition that involves memory
loss.
Mr Newbon was described by police as 180cm tall with a slim build and
short grey hair.
He was wearing a navy polo shirt, long navy trousers and black dress
shoes.
So far emergency services, including the Moreton Bay SES, police and
dog squad have been involved in a land and air search for Mr Newbon.
SES members from across the region travelled to assist with search
efforts across the weekend.
Police have urged anyone using the tracks in the Bribie Island
National Park, between Bongaree Shopping Centre and Pacific Harbour Golf
Course, to keep a look out and report any sightings or information.
Residents in the vicinity of Sunderland Dr and Endeavour Dr, Banksia
Beach, were also reminded to check their yards, garages and sheds
periodically.
The search for him continues.
Anyone who may have seen Mr Newbon or who has information on his
whereabouts is being urged to contact Bribie Island Police on 3410 9222 or
Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Additional services helping
in search for missing man
- 31st
Oct 2013 8:04 PM - Sunshine Coast Daily
ADDITIONAL land and air searches for missing Bribie Island man Michael
Newbon will continue into next week.
Mr Newbon was last seen on the Heathland Street fire break, heading
towards Banksia Beach at 9.30am on October 9.
Police would like to advise that while the SES land search was
suspended, foot searches by police and the dog squad have continued with
other organisations
Additional land and air searches will continue into next week, the
Queensland Police Service said.
Mr Newbon is described being 180cm with a slim build and short grey
hair, and is wearing a navy polo shirt, long navy trousers and black dress
shoes.
Police thank members of the SES, EMQ Rescue and Parks and Wildlife
Services
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should
contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 orcrimestoppers.com.au 24hrs
a day.