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Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man missing from Tweed Heads West.

Patrick Liedke, aged 39, was last seen between 1pm and 2pm on Monday (22 April, 2024) at Gray Street, Tweed Heads West.

When he failed to return and could not be located or contacted, officers attached to the Tweed-Byron Police District were notified and commenced enquiries into his whereabouts.

Police hold serious concerns for Patricks’ welfare due to a medical condition.

He is described as being of Caucasian appearance, solid build, 183cm tall with short brown hair and brown eyes.

He may be travelling in a blue coloured Hyundai ix35 station wagon, NSW registration plate BL18XV.

Anyone with information into Patrick’s whereabouts is urged to contact Tweed-Byron Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.


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