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A police supplied image of Greg Hutchings and his four-year-old daughter Eeva Dorendahl.
A police supplied image of Greg Hutchings and his four-year-old daughter Eeva Dorendahl.

Police are appealing for public help to locate a father and his four-year-old daughter  now missing for three days from Pottsville.

Police hold fears for the safety of Greg Hutchings, 35, and his four-year-old daughter Eeva Dorendahl, were last seen on Pottsville Road about 12.30pm on Saturday, 11 January.

The pair was due to meet with family in Pottsville around midday, but did not arrive at the location.

Tweed Byron Local Area Command police launched an investigation and extensive search of the surrounding area, but the pair was not found. It is understood they do not have access to a car.

Police and family hold serious concerns for their welfare and are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.

Greg is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 175cm tall, with short brown curly hair and of a thin build. He was last seen wearing a black long-sleeve shirt, grey trousers and carrying a black back pack.

Eeva is described as being of Caucasian appearance, with long blonde hair, blue eyes and of a thin build. She was last seen wearing an oversized blue and white-coloured shirt and multicoloured board shorts.

Police are urging anyone with information about this incident to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or use the Crime Stoppers online reporting page: https://www1.police.nsw.gov.au/.


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