Police appeal to locate man missing from Mannering Park

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man missing from the Central Coast.

Craig Wheatley, aged 48, was last seen at a licensed venue in Doyalson, around 3am yesterday (Friday 26 January 2024).

When he could not be located, officers attached to Tuggerah Lakes Police District were notified and commenced inquiries into his whereabouts.

Police and family hold serious concerns for Craig due his disappearance being out of character.

He is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 190cm tall, with grey hair and a grey beard.

Craig was last seen wearing a black shirt and black shorts.

He is known to frequent Watagun Forest and may be travelling in a 2022 white Toyota Hilux Workmate with New South Wales registration EWG54C.

Anyone with information into his whereabouts is urged to call 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.

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