Police are continuing their search for a man reported missing in bushland near Nimbin 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.
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.
During the initial search police located several items including camping equipment and food.
The search has continued today, (Friday 10 August 2018) in the area, with assistance from the Police Rescue Unit, Dog Unit, Westpac Helicopter, Rural Fire Service, Volunteer Rescue Association and State Emergency Service.
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.
Police are asking anyone with information about the missing man to contact Crime Stoppers.
