The search for a man missing since last Monday on the Far North Coast has resumed today.
Patrick Liedke, 39, was last seen between 1pm and 2pm on Monday (22 April 2024) at Gray Street, Tweed Heads West.
When he failed to return and could not be located or contacted, officers attached to the Tweed-Byron Police District were notified and commenced enquiries into his whereabouts.
Police hold concerns for Patricks' welfare due to a medical condition. He is described as being of Caucasian appearance, solid build, 183cm tall with short brown hair and brown eyes.
Patrick's car was found on a property at Cherry Bush Drive, Cobaki, on Friday morning (26 April 2024), but believe it may have been there since Tuesday (23 April 2024).
On Saturday (27 April 2024), a coordinated search was conducted of the area with local police and family assisted by State Emergency Services (SES) and Volunteer Rescue Association (VRA) members.
The search was later suspended before being resumed yesterday; however, the man was not located.
Today's (Monday 29 April 2024) ongoing search will continue focusing on the Piggabeen and Currumbin Valley areas, and will involve local police assisted by QLD Police, VRA, SES and family members.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact 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.
