Appeal to locate man missing from Maclean

Monday, 23 December 2024 07:00:37 PM

Please note: An image of the missing person is available on NSW Police Force social media sites.

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man missing from the Northern Rivers region.

Lionel Gardner, aged 53, was last seen at McLaughlin Park pontoon, near River and John streets, Maclean, from about 8pm on Saturday (21 December 2024).

When he could not be located or contacted, officers attached to Coffs Clarence Police District were notified and commenced an investigation into his whereabouts.

Family and police hold concerns for his welfare because he has medical conditions which require medication

Lionel is described as being of Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander appearance, about 180cm tall, of large build, with long brown hair and a beard.

He was last seen wearing a yellow and blue “Parramatta Eels” t-shirt and grey or black tracksuit pants.

Lionel is known frequent the Maclean area.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Grafton Police Station or Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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