Detectives are renewing calls for public assistance after the body of a man was located at Elermore Vale in August.
About 12.30pm on Wednesday 19 August 2026, police were called to Lake Road following reports a body had been located.
Officers attended and located the body of a man on a vacant property.
Following inquiries, the body was later identified as 55-year-old man Shane Ryan.
Newcastle City Detectives commenced inquiries into the incident under Strike Force Draven.
In late August 2026, detectives released a CCTV of Mr Ryan at a hotel in Singleton on Friday 31 July 2026.
Mr Ryan is depicted in the image wearing a distinctive 'Holden HSV Racing' jacket, with blue jeans and brown boots.
He is described as being of Caucasian appearance, of medium build, about 170cm tall, with a grey goatee beard, bald head, and green eyes.
The investigation into the death of Mr Ryan is continuing by Newcastle City Detectives.
Anyone who had contact with Mr Ryan in late July or early August 2026 is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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.
