Re-appeal into historic missing person with possible links to Adelaide

Police are re-appealing for information to help locate a man who went missing from Sydney 30 years ago.

Melcom Arthur Cross, then aged 40, was last seen on 3 August 1988 driving a taxi in Woolloomooloo having just completed a fare from Cheltenham.

The taxi was found abandoned on McElhone Street, Woolloomooloo.

Police from Kings Cross Police Area Command were contacted by a family member and launched an investigation.

Inquiries revealed a credit card issued to Mr Cross was used shortly after his disappearance in and around Adelaide, South Australia, however he has not made any contact with family or friends.

Inquiries by Kings Cross detectives under Strike Force Grovenor are continuing into his disappearance.

At the time Mr Cross went missing, he was known to be an avid golfer and sports fan. He was involved in several sporting clubs in NSW and may have ties to those communities.

Mr Cross is described as being of Caucasian appearance, 172cm tall with a medium build, black hair and brown eyes. He may also have a hunched posture.

Anyone with information about Mr Cross' whereabouts is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence.

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