BENJAMIN
BENJAMIN
Police have given a devastating update in the search for a 40-year-old man, who went missing in South Australia’s remote outback.
South Australian Police will scale back their search for missing 40-year-old man Benjamin a week after he vanished in the outback.
Benjamin was last seen on the Stuart Hwy between Glendambo and Pimbam in South Australia’s isolated Far North region, last Friday about 5pm.
He was travelling in a blue 2006 Hyundai Getz with WA registration plates 1IGG659.
PolAir spotted the vehicle in the scrub off the Stuart Hwy at Wirraminna on Saturday, but Benjamin was not found with it.
On Friday afternoon, SA Police Assistant Commissioner Ian Parrott said police would scale back their search for the man.
“We have dedicated consistent resources to try to locate Benjamin around the vehicle,” he said.
“This has included Polair, foot searches, also some First Nations trackers that we used.
“It is very tough terrain out there, very strong canopy cover so it is very difficult to locate someone in that region,” he said.
Police are now calling on the public to help them in their search.
He is described as caucasian, about 180cm tall, with a medium build.
“We are still seeking information from the members of public who may have seen Benjamin,” he said.
“His picture is on the Facebook page … just in case someone may have picked him up on the highway.
“We don’t have anything that indicates that at this point in time but we’re leaving every option open.
“We’re continuing to investigate these circumstances as we do and in due course it will be handled by the Missing Persons Investigation section.”
10 Oct 2025 1:38pm
SA Police News
Police are renewing their appeal for information from the public, including dashcam footage, as they continue to search for missing man, Benjamin in the State's Far North.
Ben, 40, was last seen on the Stuart Highway south of Glendambo SA on the afternoon of Friday 26 September. Police hold grave concerns for his welfare.
Ben is Caucasian, about 180cm tall of medium build.
He was travelling in a blue 2006 Hyundai Getz with Western Australia registration plates 1IGG659.
That vehicle was located by PolAir on Saturday 27 September in scrub about 10 kilometres off the Stuart Highway at Wirraminna.
Unfortunately, Ben was not located with the vehicle and police launched a widescale search of the dense scrub with the assistance of PolAir, SES, drones and local trackers.
Despite extensive searches and inquiries, Ben has not been located.
Police appeal for anyone travelling on the Stuart Highway between Port Augusta and Glendambo between 11am and 2pm on Friday 26 September who saw Ben’s blue Hyundai or has dashcam footage of the vehicle to contact Crime Stoppers.
Police received information from several truck drivers in the area that day who were concerned with the manner of driving of the blue Hyundai and ask these drivers to please pass on their details to Crime Stoppers.
Anyone who has information on Benjamin’s movements or whereabouts or that may assist the investigation can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestopperssa.com.au
Quote reference 249443.