Geoff Rayner, 53, believed to be in national park near Stanthorpe has been missing for five days
The community has been urged to keep an eye out for a missing Gold Coast man, who hasn’t been seen or heard from in days. His family believe he could be in a forested area near Stanthorpe. Here’s what we know.
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Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a 53-year-old man, missing from Mermaid Waters for almost a week, believed to be in the Stanthorpe area.
Tugun man Geoff Rayner, 53, was last seen on May 8 at Allandale Entrance, Mermaid Waters.
It is understood Mr Rayner left his phone and wallet at his home at the Gold Coast on May 8.
Police and family hold concerns for Geoff’s welfare as his disappearance is out of character.
He is described as caucasian in appearance, approximately 180 cm tall with light brown hair and green eyes.
As of May 14, it is understood the man’s family is looking for traces of the man’s car in the Granite Belt, near the Queensland border. The SES is also on standby.
On Sunday, the Australian Missing Persons Register shared Mr Rayner’s information with more locations that he might have passed through.
‘If you are in the area around Gilgurry Forest, east of Stanthorpe, it’s possible Geoff might have headed to this location, possibly via Lismore and Casino, please look for his car and contact police immediately if you have seen him,” the post said.
He is understood to be driving a pearl white Toyota LandCruiser 2021 with registration 390GX9, with distinct bull bar, light bar and a dint in driver-side rear door.
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 or call 131 444.
Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
Quote this reference number: QP2400786387
Updates to come.
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