Appeal for information over Shepparton man not seen since August

DETECTIVES are appealing for public help over the disappearance of a Victorian man whose ute was found dumped in a Shepparton car park nearly two months ago.

A SHEPPARTON man, who’s distinct yellow ute was dumped in a carpark unlocked with the keys in the ignition, has not been seen for nearly two months.

Umit Bolat, 45, was last seen alive late in the afternoon of August 12 around Wyndham St, Shepparton — two days before ute was dumped Benalla Rd car park by another man.

Detectives are ramping up their search to find Mr Bolat.

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Umit Bolat's yellow Holden commodore with registration YOC 741. Picture: Victoria Police

Umit Bolat, 45, was last seen in Shepparton on August 12. Picture: Victoria Police

Umit Bolat's distinctive yellow ute was found in a Shepparton car park. Picture: Victoria Police

The Holden commodore, with registration YOC 741, was seen on CCTV the day Mr Bolat went missing.

The car is believed to have been dumped in the car park hours before police found it on August 14.

CCTV from car park shows a man, who is not Mr Bolat, leaving the vehicle around the time it was dumped.

He is described as about 175cm tall with a slim build.

Mr Bolat was reported missing by his sister on August 21 after missing multiple appointments.

The 45-year-old lived near Shepparton and Tatura but was known to sleep in his vehicle and had no fixed address when he disappeared.

Anyone who sees Mr Bolat is urged to contact triple-zero and those with information on his disappearance should call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.