Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate the elderly owner of a house destroyed by fire in the state’s north.
Police say that at around 2.30am yesterday, emergency services were called to a home on Anne Street, Moree, following reports of a fire.
“Fire & Rescue NSW extinguished the blaze about 5.30am; however, the building was completely destroyed,” NSW Police said in a statement.
Police say no injuries have been reported as a result of the blaze.
“As part of inquiries, police are appealing for public assistance to help locate the owner and sole occupant of the home, a 75-year-old man.”
The man is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 180cm tall, of medium build, with thinning, blond hair.
He may be travelling in a black Saab station wagon – NSW registration BQ52VJ – and could be in the Moonee Beach or Woolgoolga areas.
Anyone who has seen the man or may be able to assist investigators is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
