Reece O’Neill: Police narrow search to area of interest in hunt for missing man

Police say they have narrowed the area they believe a missing South Townsville man is located as the search to find him continues.

Police have narrowed the area they believe missing man Reece O’Neill is located as the search to find the South Townsville man continues.

Reece O’Neill, 32, was last seen at a hotel on Main Street in Pentland, located in the Charters Towers region, on Wednesday, September 14.

He is described as caucasian, is around 183cm tall, and has brown hair and green eyes.

Police and family are concerned for his wellbeing due to a medical condition.

Missing South Townsville man Reece O’Neill.

Police believe he may be attempting to travel — possibly by hitchhiking — to Mount Isa from Pentland and it is believed he may presently be in the vicinity of Biloela.
Investigators are asking locals to report any sightings of Mr O’Neill.

He is believed to be carrying items like a pillow, blanket and backpack, that are pictured below.

Mr O’Neill is believed to be carrying items like the ones pictured.

The Mount Isa-based RACQ LifeFlight Rescue helicopter crew was called in by police to join the search at 8am on Sunday.

The chopper crew flew along the Flinders Highway, in an attempt to locate the man, but after conducting an aerial search for most of the day, did not find any sign of him.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.

Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.

Quote this reference number: QP2201635966

Originally published as Reece O’Neill: Police narrow search to area of interest in hunt for missing man