A body, believed to be that of a man missing 82-year-old man from Bateau Bay, has been located.
The man had been missing from his home on Rushby Street in Bateau Bay since 5pm last Tuesday.
“Officers from Tuggerah Lakes Police District commenced an investigation into his whereabouts, including extensive land and air searches and public appeals for assistance,” NSW Police said in a statement this afternoon.
“Following inquiries, police located a body in a dry creek bed in bushland near Cresthaven Avenue at Bateau Bay, about 2.10pm today.
“The body is yet to be formally identified but is believed to be that of the missing man.”
A crime scene was established and examined by specialist forensic police and a report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.
