Barrier Local Area Command

Broken Hill Police search for missing Victorian man

Police are searching for a Victorian man who has gone missing in remote scrubland near Broken Hill in the far west of New South Wales.

Around 7am yesterday (Friday 29 January), Police from the Barrier Local Command located a red coloured Mazda 3 with Victorian number plates abandoned on Walangi Road, a dirt road 50km north of the township of Silverton.

Police have expressed concern for the welfare of the car’s driver, 28-year-old Daniel Thomas Rosewall of Bendigo Victoria.

Officers fear Mr. Rosewall has become lost in barren scrubland, in 40 ° heat.

It is not known whether he is equipped with food or water.

He is described as white European in appearance, 178cm tall, with a medium build and short, dark coloured hair.

He was last seen wearing:

• Grey collared polo shirt,
• Dark coloured shorts,
• Black business shoes,
• Baseball cap featuring a “Sox” motif.

NSW Police are coordinating an extensive ground and air search in conjunction with the State Emergency Service, the NSW Rural Fire Service and local landowners.

A Polair helicopter is working in close contact with Police ground units in an effort to locate the missing man.

Police are keen to speak to anyone who has had contact with Mr. Rosewall in the past 48 hours or who may have sighted his red Mazda.

Anyone who has spotted him or has information about his whereabouts is urged to contact Broken Hill Police on (08) 8087 0299 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.