HUMAN remains, believed to be those of a senior last seen at Halfway Creek in the Clarence Valley earlier this year, have been located.
The 81-year-old man, David Johnston from North Rocks in Sydney’s northwest, was reported missing on Wednesday 19 March 2025 to officers attached to Parramatta Police Area Command.
Following inquiries, the matter was referred to Coffs/Clarence Police District.
Despite extensive inquiries to locate Mr Johnston and his vehicle, and four public appeals for assistance, he was not located.
About 4.20pm on Friday 29 August 2025, police were called to a property at Dirty Creek, around 50 kilometres west of Dorrigo, following reports a vehicle was located in thick scrub.
During a search of the area, police located human remains, believed to be those of Mr Johnston.
Police will prepare a report for the information of the Coroner.
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