Police are coordinating an air and land search for 34-year-old Matthew Ashcroft possibly missing in remote countryside at Dutchess, approximately 105km east of Dajarra station (Mt Isa Police District).
Around 11am today (Saturday, November 30) police were contacted after a white 4WD was located abandoned on the Cloncurry-Duchess Road near Dutchess.
Police investigations indicate that Oxenford man Matthew Ashcroft was last seen with the vehicle in Mt Isa on the afternoon of November 28.
The vehicle, when located this morning, had run out of fuel and police fear Matthew may have walked off into harsh and remote terrain in an area experiencing very high temperatures.
Police are also investigating whether Matthew contacted anyone to arrange a lift.
Today's search, involving police and a helicopter, has so far failed to locate Matthew. The land and air search will continue tomorrow with police, SES and helicopter support.
The nearest town is approximately 100km away and the nearest station around 80km away.
Matthew is described as Caucasian, approximately 180cms tall with a proportionate build, short brown hair and brown eyes.
Anyone with information that can assist in locating Matthew is urged to contact police (details below).
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.
