Search for missing persons

Jacob Partridge, aged 17, was last seen by friends about 11 pm near Emerald Beach - 20km north of Coffs Harbour - on Friday 6 December 2024.

When he could not be located or contacted, officers attached to Coffs/Clarence Police District were notified and an investigation commenced into his whereabouts.

A multi-agency coordinated land and sea search began on Saturday 7 December 2024, and continued in daylight hours until Tuesday 10 December 2024 when it was suspended. 

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

Barry Podmore was last spoken to on Thursday 5 December 2024. On Friday 6 December 2024, Barry left his home address in Beacon, WA in his camouflage painted, 1981 Mercedes Benz, WA registration MM151, to go prospecting in the area of Karroun Hill, WA.

In May 2025, Barry’s vehicle was located abandoned in remote bushland near Mount Jackson, WA. Extensive searching failed to locate any sign of Barry.

Barry is described as Caucasian, approximately 170cm tall, of a solid build, with short grey hair and hazel eyes. 

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

Gavin Moresby-White is a 68 year old male, last seen in Giant Stair Road, Gungal, NSW.  He formally resides in Ripley, QLD.  Gavin has travelled to NSW in his own vehicle.  His vehicle was located unlocked in Gungal and some of his property located in Merriwa.  There are concerns for Gavin’s welfare as he is receiving treatment for a health condition.  Gavin has not contacted his family and this is out of character.

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

Ahmed Sayf Eddine Hamada, also known as Sayf or Sef Hamada, lived and worked in Tasmania. He was last seen at his home address on 26 October 2024.

Enquiries show that Ahmed had recently purchased a new vehicle prior to his disappearance - a black Porsche Cayenne and this was located in the Fortescue area on 29 October 2024. 

Extensive searches for Ahmed were conducted, but he remains a missing person.

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

Chingi Yin, aged 22, was last seen walking south near Jacobs Ladder in the suburb of Vaucluse about 9:23pm on 19 October 2024. Chingi is described as being of Asian appearance, 180-185cm tall, slim build with long black hair and brown eyes. They were residing in the suburb of Forest Lodge at the time of their disappearance. 

If you have information that may assist police to locate Chingi please contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppers.com.au.

On the 13th of October 2024, Cameron Twiss was last seen in Valbona in Northern Albania, before he commenced the popular Valbona to Theth trail which is a scenic day hike through Albania’s Accursed Mountains. Since leaving Valbona, he has not had any further contact with his family or friends, and an extensive search of the area by his family and authorities has failed to locate him.  

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