Police Appeal To Locate Man Missing From Avoca Beach

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man reported missing from the state's Central Coast.

Stephen Byrne, aged 55, was last seen on Avoca Drive, Avoca Beach, about 10am yesterday (Friday 30 October 2026).

When he could not be located or contacted, officers attached to Brisbane Water Police District were notified and commenced inquiries into his whereabouts.

Police and family hold concerns for his welfare.

Stephen is described as being of Caucasian appearance, with medium height and build, bald and clean-shaven.

He is known to drive a white Toyota Landcruiser with QLD plates 146IB8, and may have attended Rumbalara Reserve, near Springfield, later the same day.

Anyone with information into his whereabouts is urged to contact Brisbane Water Police, or 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.

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