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The body of a man reported missing from Coffs Harbour has been located.

The 58-year-old man was last seen on Sunday 4 February 2024 in Albany Street, Coffs Harbour.

When he was unable to be located or contacted, he was reported missing to officers at Coffs/Clarence Police District on Saturday 10 February 2024.

About 3.30pm today (Monday, 12 February, 2024), officers from Coffs/Clarence Police District responded to reports of a body being located in bushland on John Champion Way, Coffs Harbour.

Whilst yet to be formally identified the body is believed to be that of the missing man.

There are no suspicious circumstances.

A report will be prepared for the information of the coroner.

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. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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