Body of missing Central Coast man located

A man reported missing from the Central Coast has been located deceased.

The 81-year-old man was reported missing after last beieng seen on Railway Street, Woy Woy, on Monday 2 November 2020.

Officers from Brisbane Water Police District were notified and conducted an extensive search for the man.

About 9.20am yesterday (Wednesday 18 November 2020), officers from Kuring Gai Police Area Command attended bushland near Clovelly Road at Hornsby, after the body of a man was located.

While the body is yet to be formally identified, it is believed to be that of the missing man

Inquiries into the incident continue, however his death is not being treated as suspicious.

Police would like to thank the public and the media for their assistance.

A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.

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