Search resumes for man missing near Tweed Heads

Sunday, 28 April 2024 09:29:53 AM

PLEASE NOTE: An image of the missing man is available on NSW Police Force social media pages. His last name is pronounced “lur-deck-ee”

A search has resumed this morning for a man missing since last Monday on the Far North Coast.

Patrick Liedke, 39, was last seen between 1pm and 2pm on Monday (22 April 2024) at Gray Street, Tweed Heads West.

When he failed to return and could not be located or contacted, officers attached to the Tweed-Byron Police District were notified and commenced enquiries into his whereabouts.

Police hold concerns for Patricks’ welfare due to a medical condition. He is described as being of Caucasian appearance, solid build, 183cm tall with short brown hair and brown eyes.

Patrick’s car was found on a property at Cherry Bush Drive, Cobaki, on Friday morning (26 April 2024), but believe it may have been there since Tuesday (23 April 2024).

Inquiries by police have confirmed Patrick was seen outside a property near today’s search area on Tuesday.

Today’s search will focus on the Piggabeen area, about 15km west of Tweed Heads, and will involve local police assisted by more than 20 State Emergency Service (SES) members and family members.

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

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