Body of Phong Luu, 72, found in Hawksebury following search

The search for a missing man has ended in tragedy, after his body was found following an extensive investigation in northwest Sydney.

The body of Phong Luu, 72, was found on Wednesday in Lower Portland at about 12.30pm today after four days of being missing.

The search for a missing man has ended in tragedy, after his body was found following a three death search in the Hawksebury.

The body of Phong Luu, 72, was found in Lower Portland at about 12.30pm today a four day search, which involved several volunteers and specialist agencies.

NSW Police had launched a search for Mr Luu after the man was reported missing on May 7.

Mr Luu’s car was discovered on West Portland Road, Lower Portland on Monday, a day later.

Police launched an extensive search for the man, using everything at their disposal.

Police Rescue, NSW SES, the Public Order and Riot Squad, and a mounted police horse unit searched the area as fears mounted due to cold conditions.

Hawkesbury Police Area Command released a public appeal for information, issued two geo-target SMS alerts, and commenced a thorough land search for Mr Luu.

Luu had last been seen wearing pyjamas at a Broomfield St address in Cabramatta at 6am on Sunday.

NSW Police initially said the disappearance was out of character.

A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.

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