Joshua Scott Clifton DEMELL

 

SA Police 28 January 2026

Police are seeking help from the public to locate missing man Joshua.

Joshua is 39 years old and was last seen at Port Augusta West SA about 6pm on 23 January. Police and family have concerns for his welfare.
Joshua is described as 173cm tall with a stocky build, mullet style haircut and brown eyes. He has a large cross tattooed on the right side of his neck.
Anyone who sees Joshua or has information on his whereabouts is asked to call police immediately on 131 444 and quote #26461.

 

39 year old Joshua Clifton Demell was last seen on the 23rd January 2026 at approximately 6pm.
Joshua had been motorbike riding at Yorke's Crossing Port Augusta, South Australia, prior to his disappearance.
Joshua has not been seen or heard from since this date. Police have revealed Joshua has not made claims for his Centrelink Payments since he disappeared.
His family and friends are extremely concerned for his safety and welfare as it is uncharacteristic for him not to keep in contact.
Joshua is described as standing 173cm tall with a stocky build, mullet style haircut and brown eyes. Joshua has a large cross tattooed on the right side of his neck.
A beloved son, husband, father, brother, uncle, nephew, mate... Joshua is dearly missed by his family and friends.
Anyone who sees Joshua or has information on his whereabouts is asked to call police immediately on 131 444 and quote #26461.

SA Police

April 2 2026

Police are renewing their appeal for help from the public to locate missing man, Joshua Demell.
Joshua, 39, was last seen at Port Augusta West about 6pm on 23 January and there are serious concerns for his welfare.
Joshua is described as 173cm tall with a stocky build, mullet style haircut and brown eyes. He has a large cross tattooed on the right side of his neck.
A motorbike which Joshua was seen riding was found abandoned around Yorkey’s Crossing on Saturday 24 January.
Despite numerous inquiries and extensive searches of the area with drones and the assistance of PolAir and SES volunteers, Joshua has not been located.
Anyone who sees Joshua or has information on his movements since January or his whereabouts is asked to contact police immediately on 131 444 and quote #26461.
Alternatively, information can be passed on through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestopperssa.com.au