Media Release
Search for missing person resumed
A ground search for missing police officer Senior Sergeant Mick Isles resumed at Ravenswood this morning.
Northern Region Assistant Commissioner Clem O'Regan said the search concentrated on the eight square kilometre area where the officer’s silver Toyota Aurion was found on Monday, September 28.
The search was conducted by about eighty officers and included six Stock and Rural Crime Investigation Squad officers and eight Special Emergency Response Team members, along with about 60 police recruits.
Assistant Commissioner O'Regan said, "We're retracing the search area to ensure no evidence has been missed."
"Our priority is to find our colleague Mick safe and well.
"While no further information was uncovered today, the search is expected to continue tomorrow morning at first light.
"We will continue to target inquiries towards any information that comes to light that may assist police in the search."
Previous search efforts have included police officers on motorcycles and quad bikes, police dogs, a broad air search and a wide-ranging foot search conducted by police, ADF personnel and SES members.
"Our thoughts are with Mick's family who has had the difficult task of enduring long days of waiting during the search for their husband and father," Assistant Commissioner O'Regan said.
Police are grateful for the assistance of members of the public who continue to provide information during the search and ask people to remain vigilant for any information which might assist the search.
Senior Sergeant Isles was last seen around 7.30am on Wednesday, September 23.
Police urge anyone that may have any information on the whereabouts of Senior Sergeant Isles to contact Townsville police on 4759 9777 or anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
He is described as being Caucasian, approximately 180cm tall, of a medium build, with brown hair and hazel eyes.
Anyone with information which could assist police with their investigations should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestoppers.com.au 24hrs a day. Crime Stoppers is a charitable community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service.
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