Appeal to locate man missing from Manildra

Sunday, 18 May 2025 08:28:20 AM

Please note: An image of the missing person is available on NSW Police Force social media sites.

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man missing from the state’s west.

Richard “Dick” Evans, aged 75, was last seen in Manildra, about 50km west of Orange on Friday 16 May 2025.

It is believed he was driving back to his home in Karalee, Queensland.

When he did not arrive and could not be located or contacted, officers attached to Tweed/Byron Police District were notified and commenced inquiries into his whereabouts.

Police and family hold concerns for his welfare.

Richard is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 177cm tall, of medium build, with short grey/brown hair.

Richard may be driving a 2015 model Nissan Navara dual cab utility with QLD registration 999VYE.

He was believed to be driving back to his home in Karalee, Queensland.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au Information is managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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