Police are appealing for public information in relation to a person possibly missing in surf at a beach in Ballina.
Just before 3pm today (Tuesday 16 April 2019), an unknown man entered the southern end of Main Beach, Ballina, with a green coloured body board.
The man rode the board on a rip to beyond the break.
About ten minutes later the body board was located washed up on rocks on the Ballina North breakwall.
No witnesses saw the man exit the water, and there are concerns he is missing in the surf.
He has been described as Caucasian, about 40 years old, 180cm tall, with shoulder length blonde hair and wearing a black wetsuit.
So far no missing persons report has been received, and no other property was located on the beach.
A search involving Marine Area Command, Surf Life Saving, and Marine Rescue was conducted however nothing was located.
If there are no developments, search efforts are expected to resume about 7.30am tomorrow (Wednesday 17 April 2019).
The owner of the board is urged to come forward to let police know he is ok. Alternatively, anyone with information on the man, or anyone who recognises the body board, is urged to come forward.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence.
