Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man missing from the state’s Hunter Region.
Ashley McKellar, aged 43, was last seen at a home at Bolton Point, about 8.30am yesterday (Wednesday 14 June 2023).
When he could not be contacted or located, officers attached to Lake Macquarie Police District were notified and commenced inquiries into his whereabouts.
Police and family hold serious concerns for his welfare as his disappearance is out of character.
Ashley is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 185cm tall with medium build and has short brown hair, and wears dark-rimmed glasses.
Police believe Ashley may have a launched his boat, a Telewater 4.8 metre Aluminium Runabout with registration plates VK844N, from lake access at Bolton Point, about 10.30am yesterday (Wednesday 14 June 2023).
A multi-agency search is now underway, including resources from PolAir, Marine Area Command, the Australian Maritime Safety Authority and Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service.
Anyone with information into his whereabouts is urged to call Lake Macquarie police, or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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.
