A search will recommence tomorrow to locate a man that is believed to be missing in flood water in the state's north east.
About 4pm (Sunday 27 February 2022), officers from Richmond Police District were near Brewster Street and Uralba Street, Lismore, when they saw and heard a man calling for assistance from flood water nearby.
Police lost sight of the man a short time later.
Police Rescue entered the water and searched the area; however, the man has not been located.
A search of the surrounding area was undertaken involving local police and the NSW State Emergency Service.
The search was suspended due to flood water dangers and will recommence tomorrow morning (Monday 28 February 2022).
Anyone who may have information that can assist is urged to contact Lismore Police Station on (02) 6626 0599 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
The community are reminded about the dangers of entering flood water – if it's flooded, forget it.
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.
