Search for missing persons

The last recorded sighting of missing person Belinda Peisley was when she left Katoomba Hospital at 8.50pm on Saturday 26 September 1998. Belinda contacted her mother by phone at 10.30pm that night. Family or friends have not heard from her since.

Police have conducted extensive inquiries into the disappearance of Belinda.

In the hope of receiving new information, the NSW State Government has provided a reward of up to $100,000 for any information leading to the arrest and conviction of any person or persons responsible for the disappearance, and presumed murder, of Belinda.

If you have information that may assist police in the disappearance of Belinda please call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Nino Scognamiglio was last seen at Budgewoi on 4 September 1998. Nino left his home to go to Norah Head Beach and has not been seen since.

Anyone with information which may assist in locating the whereabouts of Nino are urged to anonymously contact Crime Stoppers on their website or free call 1800 333 000. 

Damian Cauchi, then aged 21 years, left his Mount Gambier home to take up residence in Adelaide in early August 1998. The last reported sighting of Damian was in August 1998 when he was seen in the company of another man. He was reported missing by his parents in September 1998.

He was believed to associate with a number of people involved in criminal activities, but it is not known if this played a role in his disappearance. His disappearance is not consistent with his usual behaviour as he maintained regular contact with his parents. Damian’s bank accounts have not been accessed since the time of his disappearance.

Detectives coordinated a search of scrub land at Borrika near Karoonda as it was believed this may have been where Damian had been buried. His body was not located.

Police suspect Damian has been murdered and his disappearance is linked with the disappearance of Russell Bradshaw in 1992, who is also suspected to have been murdered.

If you have information that may assist police with Damian's disappearance please call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

It is believed that David McWilliams, then aged 39, was murdered on either 29 or 30 July 1998 by criminal associates.

Information has been received that David was shot and buried at an unknown location, possibly in the eastern region of country South Australia. The motive for David's murder is believed to have been to silence him from boasting about his own and others involvement in the murder of Leo Daly, a criminal associate who allegedly owed money for drugs.

The suspected murders of David, Leo Daly, Robert Pendergast and 15 year old Juan Morgan are being investigated by Major Crime Investigation Branch under the title of Operation Jarrah. It is believed those responsible for killing David are also involved in the murders of Daly, Pendergast and Morgan.

The suspects for each of these murders are known to investigators however further information is required to provide further evidence that would lead to the charging and prosecution of these suspects.

If you have information that may assist police in the disappearance of David, please call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Quanne Diec was last seen by her father leaving for school from her Granville home on 27 July, 1998. 

There are grave concerns for her welfare.

If you have information that may assist police to locate Quanne please call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Errol Snyman was last seen at his home address in Mona Vale on 23 July 1998 by his neighbour. He may have been wearing a neck brace following a recent injury, but left his glasses and mobile phone at his home, and has not been in contact with family or friends since this time.

Police have ongoing concerns for his welfare and anyone with information which may assist in locating Errol is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.