Update 3: Welfare Concern for Missing Person in Tennant Creek

Northern Territory Police have called off the search for missing person Mr M. Graham after locating human remains this afternoon.

Mr Graham was last seen by family members on Monday morning after leaving in a silver Ford vehicle. The vehicle was located some distance from Tennant Creek on Tuesday night and a concentrated search effort was launched on Wednesday.

Police utilised motorcycle, All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs), mounted patrols, a cadaver dog, drone and a helicopter to supplement the foot search of the rough terrain for Mr Graham.

Formal identification is still required, however, Northern Territory police are confident the remains are that of the missing person.

The death is not being treated as suspicious.

Whilst it is a sad day for the family, they are grateful that his remains have been located. The family has expressed thanks to the police and volunteers who searched for Mr M. Graham.

Northern Territory Police would like to thank all the volunteers who assisted in the search and to those who provided police valuable information.

Police would also like to thank the members of Norforce Centre Squadron who assisted during the search.

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