Missing: Logan Losurdo search continues for young man who disappeared from North Entrance
Police have released CCTV images of a car who’s driver they want to speak to regarding the mysterious disappearance of Logan Losurdo.
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Police searching for missing 20-year-old Logan Losurdo have established a strike force to investigate his disappearance.
It comes as officers from Tuggerah Lakes Police District released two CCTV still images of a car who’s driver they wish to speak to.
Tuggerah Lakes Police with the assistance of SES volunteers, Polair, Water Police, Marine Rescue, NSW Surf Lifesaving and the Volunteer Rescue Association (VRA) have conducted extensive land and sea searches in the Magenta and The Entrance areas, with several of Logan’s personal belongings being located at The Entrance North.
Police and family hold concerns for his welfare.
Detectives have established Strike Force McConnell to investigate the circumstances surrounding Logan’s disappearance.
As part of ongoing inquiries, investigators have released images of a white vehicle which was seen on Magenta Drive shortly before 1.10am on Friday, November 26.
A man is seen to get out of the vehicle and speak with Mr Losurdo before re-entering the car and driving away.
There is no suggestion this vehicle or person is involved in Mr Losurdo’s disappearance, however detectives would like to speak to the man as they believe he could assist with their inquiries.
The search was scaled back on Tuesday evening with SES, Marine Rescue and VRA members stood down.
However a volunteer search by community members continues to scour bushland on both sides of Wilfred Barrett Drive and enlisting the help of drone operators and private jet ski riders to search Tuggerah Lake.
The spokeswoman and co-ordinator of the volunteer search said Mr Losurdo’s last phone ping was recorded at the Long Jetty mobile phone tower at 3.16am when he tried to make an outgoing call, which went unanswered.
She said a man found Mr Losurdo’s Reebok skate shoes on sand dunes near the Simpson St beach access path and only reported it after receiving a geo-targeted text message on Sunday.
Mr Losurdo’s black Billabong long sleeve hooded puffer jacket was found nearby at Hutton Rd.
She said Mr Losurdo was studying psychology at university and worked part time at Cheeky Charlie’s Cafe at Erina.
“He was a good kid,” she said.
“We won’t stop until we find him, we need to keep this going.”
It is understood Mr Losurdo had been out at a friend’s house at Magenta earlier in the evening and had set off to walk home to The Entrance North.
He was last seen by his friend about 1.15am on Friday, November 26 on Pebble Beach Ave, Magenta, walking in the direction of Wilfred Barrett Drive.
He was also reportedly seen by night road workers on Wilfred Barrett Drive about a half an hour later at 1.45am.
Mr Losurdo is described as being caucasian, between 170cm to 180cm tall, of medium build, with black, curly hair and brown eyes.
He is known to frequent Erina and The Entrance.
Police are continuing to appeal for anyone who may have dashcam footage or CCTV from Wilfred Barrett Drive, Hutton Road or Stewart Streets between 12.30am and 6am on Friday, November 26 to contact Wyong Police or Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000.
PREVIOUSLY FROM MONDAY, NOVEMBER 29
Police and emergency services are continuing the search for two young men who went missing in separate circumstances from Magenta and Gosford.
Logan Losurdo, 20, was last seen about 1.15am on Thursday, November 25 on Pebble Beach Ave, Magenta, walking in the direction of Wilfred Barrett Drive.
He was reported missing to police about 8.15pm the next day after failing to attend work, with Tuggerah Lakes Police District commencing an investigation into his whereabouts
Police and family hold concerns for his welfare.
Marine Rescue Central Coast joined the search on Sunday while a geo-targeting text message was sent to mobile phones at North Entrance, Magenta and surrounding areas.
A Facebook group has also been formed with people meeting at North Entrance Surf Club this morning to continue the search.
Mr Losurdo is described as being of caucasian appearance, about 170cm to 180cm tall, of solid build, with black, curly hair and brown eyes.
He is known to frequent Erina and The Entrance.
Meanwhile Brisbane Water Police said another young man who went missing from Gosford Hospital has been found safe and well.
Nicholas Cross, 17, was last seen at Gosford Hospital about 5.30pm on Sunday, November 28.
Initial inquiries suggest he may have then travelled to the Castle Hill area.
After failing to return home, officers attached to Cumberland Police Area Command commenced inquiries to locate him.
Family and police hold concerns for his welfare due to his age.
A Brisbane Water Police spokeswoman said police now believe he may have travelled to the Parramatta area.
He was found on Monday at a house at Ermington.
He was last seen wearing a black hoodie, black pants and white shoes.
He is believed to be travelling on public transport.
Anyone with information about either of the young men’s whereabouts is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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