Grave fears held for missing Victorian man Jarrod Davies

Police suspect a missing man who was last seen around the Hobart waterfront in the early hours of Sunday morning may have fallen in the river.

Police tape blocking public entry at the far end of Elizabeth Street Pier, which overlooks the River Derwent. Picture: ZAK SIMMONDS

GRAVE fears are held for a missing Victorian man who was last seen around the Hobart waterfront in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Cameras captured Jarrod Davies heading towards Elizabeth Street Pier after he left the Observatory Bar at Franklin Wharf about 1am on Sunday.

The 27-year-old — who was wearing beige pants, a black T-shirt and red skate shoes — has not been seen since.

Jarrod Davies was due to commence a training course in the state. Picture: SUPPLIED

Jarrod Davies in the outfit he was last seen wearing. Picture: SUPPLIED

Sections of the waterfront were taped off yesterday as police divers, plain-clothed detectives and uniformed officers looked for clues.

The search was suspended overnight and is expected to resume this morning.

“We know from the CCTV footage that he made his way to the vicinity of the Elizabeth Street Pier, but we have no further information and no witnesses have come forward,” Acting Inspector Darren Latham said.

“We are focusing on the most likely area and putting our resources into looking at the water, but over the past 40 hours we’ve made a number of other inquires, like bank and phone checks.”

Police divers spent most of Monday searching the water near Elizabeth Street Pier and Franklin Wharf. Picture: Zak Simmonds

Mr Davies, of Leongatha in South Gippsland, was visiting Tasmania with his father to undertake a training course and was staying at a hotel in central Hobart.

His mother landed in the state on Sunday night after the alarm was raised over the whereabouts of her son.

Acting Inspector Latham said an “honest conversation” had been held with the family about the likelihood of finding Mr Davies alive.

“According to his family it is out of character,” he said.

“His father was not with him later in the evening, he was by himself and there’s no indication he met anyone.

“We’re holding out hope that we can find him alive, however, we have grave fears for his safety.”

Mr Davies’ disappearance was described by his family as out of character. Picture: SUPPLIED

Mr Davies is described as about 170cm tall with short dark hair, a nose ring and tattoos, including a palm tree on his left forearm.

Anyone who saw him or has information that could help find him is asked to call Tasmania Police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers anonymously on 1800 333 000.

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