Moree house fire owner could be in Woolgoolga or Moonee
Police believe the owner of a home that was destroyed by fire in western NSW could be in the Coffs Coast area.
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The elderly owner of a home totally destroyed by fire could be in the Woolgoolga or Moonee Beach area.
Emergency services were called to a home on fire on Anne Street, Moree, about 2.30am Tuesday.
Fire and Rescue NSW extinguished the flames about 5.30am but the building was completely destroyed.
No injuries were reported.
Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate the owner and sole occupant of the home, a 75-year-old man.
He is described as being of caucasian appearance, about 180cm tall, of medium build, with thinning, blond hair.
He may be travelling in a black Saab station wagon – NSW registration BQ52VJ – and could be in the Moonee Beach or Woolgoolga areas.
Anyone who has seen the man or may be able to assist investigators is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or nsw.crimestoppers.com.au.
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