Police are appealing for public assistance as they continue to search for a man reported missing in the state’s north, NSW Police say.
Damien Roadley, 38, set out at 3.30pm on Wednesday 1 August 2018, for an overnight camping trip at the top of Blue Knob Mountain, near Nimbin.
Mr Roadley contacted relatives on his mobile phone just before 7pm, concerned about a campfire which had become out of control.
When he didn’t return home the following day (Thursday 2 August 2018), he was reported missing to officers from Richmond Police District about 9am.
A two-day search was conducted in the area with assistance from the Police Rescue Unit, Dog Unit, Westpac Helicopter, Rural Fire Service and State Emergency Service.
Police located several items including camping equipment and food.
Concerns are held for Mr Roadley’s welfare and further resources have been requested to assist with the search.
Mr Roadley is described as being of Caucasian appearance, 65-170cm tall, of medium build, with brown hair and brown eyes.
At this time of his disappearance he was wearing blue jeans, a dark grey t-shirt with a kangaroo motif on the back, a green ‘Nimbin Headers’ hooded jumper and hiking boots.
Anyone with information about Mr Roadley’s whereabouts is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.
