Police locate body of missing man - Riverina

A man reported missing from Carrathool in the state's Riverina district has been located deceased.

The 50-year-old man was reported missing after last being seen in Gordon Street on Saturday (13 February 2021).

Officers from Murrumbidgee Police District were notified and following a coordinated search of the area yesterday (Tuesday 16 February 2020), the body of a man was located in the river about 1.40pm.

While the body is yet to be formally identified, it is believed to be that of the missing man.

A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner as inquiries into the man's death continue.

Police would like to thank the public and the media for their assistance.

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