Police seek help to locate missing man John in Orbost

Police have released CCTV footage today in their search for missing man John.

The 49-year-old was last spotted on CCTV cameras at FoodWorks in Orbost about 2.30pm on 21 July.

Water Police will travel to the area today to conduct a search of the Snowy River to see if they can locate any sign of John.

John is known to sleep rough however his belongings have been located at the Slab Hut at the Orbost Visitor Information Centre.

He does not have a phone and is believed to have limited access to money.

Police and family have concerns for John’s welfare as his disappearance is out of character.

John is described as Caucasian with a shaggy crew cut black/brown/grey hair, black beard with some grey, a scar between his eyebrows and tattoos on both arms.

He was last seen wearing long blue work pants and boots.

Police have released an image of John the hope someone may know of his current whereabouts.

Anyone with information or anyone that may know of John’s whereabouts is urged to contact Orbost Police Station on (03) 5154 1073.

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