*Daniel is thought to have last been in Redwood Park and might have travelled to the Picnic Point or Tabletop areas. His wallet was found in Redwood Park.

He told a few people he was going out of town for a few weeks, so at first we didn't think much of him not contacting us. We later found out that wasn't true and that he was actually in Redwood park at the time he sent those texts and as far as we know never came out. He hasn't contacted anyone since. No bank activity, no phone activity, and hasn't had his car this whole time. The police and SES have been amazing and have searched Redwood with no luck. Unfortunately there's not enough evidence to warrant them searching the surrounding bushland.

No words can explain the regret and sadness that will follow us forever for not realizing sooner that he was actually missing.

Police believe he is in Redwood Park, this is where his phone pinged last and videos he posted on Facebook the day he went missing match Redwood Park, but open to the possibility he crossed over to Tabletop/Picnic Point side. We are still trying to hold onto hope that Daniel made it out and is somewhere safe.

Missing man, Toowoomba QLD

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate 31-year-old Daniel Hintz, who has been reported missing from the Toowoomba region.

Daniel was last heard from on 20 December, 2025 around 8.40am and has not been heard from since.

Police and family hold concerns for his welfare as his disappearance and lack of contact is out of character.

Daniel is described as approximately 175cm tall, with a proportionate build, tan complexion, dark brown hair, and brown eyes.

Anyone with information regarding Daniel’s whereabouts is urged to contact police.

If you have information for police on this, please call Policelink on 131 444 now. If someone is in immediate danger, call 000.

Quote this reference number: QP2600209420

Fears grow for Daniel Hintz as urgent search for missing man continues

Police have launched a public appeal to find Daniel Hintz, a 31-year-old Toowoomba man missing for over 40 days after vanishing without trace.

Staff writers

February 2, 2026 - 7:59AM

Toowoomba Chronicle

Police have appealed for public’s help to fine a 31-year-old Toowoomba man who has been missing for more than 40 days.

Daniel Hintz was last heard from on December 20, 2025 at about 8.40am and has not been heard from since.

Police and family hold concerns for his welfare as his disappearance and lack of contact is out of character.

Daniel is about 175cm tall, with a proportionate build, tan complexion, dark brown hair, and brown eyes.

Anyone with information regarding Daniel’s whereabouts is urged to contact police.

Phone Policelink on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers in 1800 333 000.