Franz Grathwohl, 75, was last seen by friends on 27 July 2025. He was later observed via CCTV on 1 August 2025 when he attended Woolworths, Deloraine Tasmania and purchased groceries. Franz's vehicle, a blue Getz was then seen travelling back towards his house which is located in the Golden Valley/Liffey area. The vehicle was located at Franz's address. Franz is known to frequent Deloraine and surrounding areas and he speaks with a thick German accent. It is possible that Franz has become lost or suffered a medical episode on his remote property. Extensive land and air searches for Franz were conducted, but he remains a missing person.

Anyone with information which may assist in locating the whereabouts of Franz are urged to anonymously contact Crime Stoppers on their website or free call 1800 333 000.