NSW Police will address the media this morning, as the NSW Government, together with the NSW Police Force, announces a reward for information into the 2019 disappearance of Belgian man, Theo Hayez, in Byron Bay.
The 18-year-old was last seen about 11pm on Friday 31 May 2019 outside a nightclub on Jonson Street.
Police were alerted on Thursday 6 June 2019 when he failed to return to his hostel and could not be contacted or located.
Officers from Tweed/Byron Police District – with assistance from several NSW Police Force units including the State Crime Command's Homicide Squad, Police Rescue Squad, Water Police, Operation Support Group officers, local SES volunteers, NSW Surf Lifesaving and the Byron Bay community – conducted extensive land, air and sea searches since this time.
Detectives established Strike Force Mulgray to investigate the circumstances surrounding his disappearance; however, despite the efforts of police, volunteers and the Byron Bay community, Theo has never been located.
The matter was referred to the NSW Coroner, with an inquest currently underway in the Coroner's court.
Today (Wednesday 23 February 2022), a NSW Government reward will be announced for information that leads to the discovery of Theo Hayez's whereabouts or discloses the circumstances of his disappearance.
WHEN: 9am TODAY (Wednesday 23 February 2022)
WHERE: Outside Byron Bay Police Station
2 Shirley Street
WHO: Detective Acting Superintendent Brendon Cullen
Tweed/Byron Police District Acting Commander
