Search underway for man missing in bushland - Hunter Valley

PLEASE NOTE: An image of the missing man will be posted to the NSW Police Force social media pages.

A land search for a man missing in bushland in the Hunter Region is currently underway.

Michael Chalmers, aged 41, was last seen at Pol Blue Creek, Tubrabucca Road, Moonan Brook – approximately 65km east of Scone – about 2pm yesterday (Saturday 19 February 2022).

At the time, Michael had been fishing when he became separated from his companion.

When Michael could not be located, officers attached to Hunter Valley Police District were notified and commenced a search to locate him.

Police hold concerns for his welfare and will be searching the area where he was last seen with assistance from the Dog Unit, PolAir, Police Rescue, and State Emergency Services.

Michael is described as being of Caucasian appearance, 185cm tall, of large build, with brown hair and blue eyes.

He was last seen wearing black joggers, blue pants, dark coloured t-shirt and black hat with the letters BTS in red on the front of the hat.

Anyone with information about Michael's whereabouts, or has dashcam vision from the area, is urged to contact police.

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.

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