The search to locate a 42-year-old man missing from Home Hill since Sunday, December 10, 2023, is ongoing as police are continuing to appeal to the public for assistance.
Phillip Malayta was last seen driving a green Toyota Avalon sedan near a sugar cane property near Rita Island Road, Jarvisfield, on the morning of December 10.
The vehicle was recovered by police along Richard Street, Ayr that afternoon.
SES volunteers and Queensland Fire and Emergency Services RPAS drone pilots joined the Townsville PolAIR helicopter R521 and police in a land search of Rita Island Road, followed by a search of Plantation Creek conducted by police divers in January.
No items of interest were located and police are continuing to investigate the man’s whereabouts.
Mr Malayta is described as First Nations, around 165cm tall, with a proportionate build, brown eyes and black hair.
Police and family hold concerns for his welfare as he has a medical condition and his disappearance is out of character.
Anyone with information that may assist in the investigation and efforts to find Phillip is urged to contact Police.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.
Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
Quote this reference number: QP2302094564
Caption: 42-year-old Phillip Malayta has been missing since December last year
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