On Wednesday 23 September 2009, Queensland Police Officer, Senior Sargeant Michael Isles was last seen leaving his residential home in Graham Street, Ayr. Wednesday 26 June 2024, was to be for celebrating Senior Sargeant Michael Isles’ 73rd birthday, however, he was celebrated in the memories of those he left behind, still searching for answers.
Mick, as he was fondly known, was a praised member of the community, a dear husband to Fiona, and a loved father of three. He served in the police force for over 35 years and prided himself in his role of keeping his community safe, observing “old style” values, and his kind nature often prompted him to dedicate his time to supporting troubled youth. His integrity was trusted within all the communities in which he served.
Mick held the values of family above all else and has been described as a caring, honest and humble man who loved his kids dearly, and passionately. His kind heartedness extended beyond those closest to him, and he was known for always lending an ear to those in need no matter the hour.
His disappearance shocked the Burdekin community, and 2024 marks 15 years of anguish for his family and friends. Mick was last seen leaving his home at approximately 7:30am on Wednesday 23 September driving a police service vehicle. The car Mick was driving, an unmarked 2009 Silver Toyota Aurion Sedan with Queensland Registration Number 060KVD, was later located approximately 80 kilometres from Ayr. Positioned in bushland off an unsealed road north-west of Ayr, the vehicle was travelling to Ravenswood.
An extensive search of the area yielded no evidence into Mick’s disappearance, neither did the following investigations carried out over the following months.
Wednesday marked the passing of another occasion where Mick’s attendance was only possible in the memories of his close friends, and family, and his absence continues to raise questions into what really happened in 2009.
Readers are urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 to provide any insight into the disappearance of Senior Sargeant Michael Isles.
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