Police and SES to search Midland Hwy, Shepparton East for missing Ballarat man Gary Butt

Police and SES crews will search a stretch of highway outside Shepparton in their attempt to find a missing Ballarat man.

Police and SES volunteers will take part in an extensive search in Shepparton in their attempt to find a missing Ballarat man who suffers from dementia.

Gary Butt, 73, has not been seen since September 22 when he left his Golden Point home.

Mr Butt was reported missing later that day and he was last seen at the Shepparton railway station.

He has no ties to the Shepparton region, and is without his medication and his phone.

He has also had limited access to food and clothing.

Police have spoken extensively with his family, friends and neighbours as well as a thorough search of CCTV footage, but are still in the dark about Mr Butt’s whereabouts.

On Wednesday, October 16, Shepparton and Ballarat police alongside more than 50 SES volunteers will search the Midland Highway in Shepparton East, where they will cover farmland, orchards, irrigation channels and grassland near the road.

Residents in the area are asked to check their farm sheds and other structures to look for Mr Butt.

Missing Ballarat man Gary Butt, 73, was last seen at the Shepparton railway station on September 22.

Mr Butt is described as having a slim build, long grey hair, a white beard and usually wears a black beanie.

He was last seen wearing a long black jacket, a black beanie, brown and white checkered flannel shirt, light-coloured pants and dark-coloured shoes.

Anyone who sights Mr Butt is urged to call triple-0 (000) or with information about his whereabouts is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online.