Search underway to find man missing from Hunter Valley

Thursday, 21 November 2024 01:00:54 PM

A multi-agency search is underway to locate a man missing from the Hunter Valley.

Gavin Moresby-White, aged 68, was last seen on Greg Stairs Road, Gungal – 50km west of Muswellbrook – about 10.30am on Tuesday 29 October 2024.

When concerns were raised for his welfare on Friday 15 November 2024, officers attached to Hunter Valley Police District were notified and commenced inquiries into his whereabouts.

Police and family hold serious concerns for Gavin as his disappearance is out of character.

Gavin is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 170cm tall with medium build, and balding with white hair.

He is known to drive a Toyota Camry with QLD plates 859HMT, which was found by police on Greg Stairs Road, Gungal.

A multi-agency coordinated land search of the Gungal, Denman and Merriwa areas began on Monday 18 November 2024, and has continued during daylight hours since then, resuming at 8.15am today (Thursday 21 November 2024).

The search has involved local police assisted by Police Rescue, PolAir, Dog Unit, NSW Ambulance Rescue, and the NSW SES.

Anyone with information into Gavin's whereabouts is urged to contact police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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