Local police say officers, the State Emergency Services [SES] and family members of missing Tweed Shire man Patrick Liedke are continuing their search.
More than twenty SES members are said to be part of the operation, which started last week and on Sunday focused on the Piggabeen area, about 15km west of Tweed Heads.
39-year-old Mr Liedke’s most recent known appearance was between 1pm and 2pm on Monday 22 April 2024 at Gray Street, Tweed Heads West.
Police say they hold concerns for his welfare due to a medical condition.
Mr Liedke is described as 183cm tall, with Caucasian appearance and a solid build, short brown hair and brown eyes.
Mr Liedke’s car was found on a property at Cherry Bush Drive, Cobaki, last Friday morning but officers say they believe it may have been there since last Tuesday.
Police inquiries have reportedly confirmed Mr Liedke was seen outside a property near Piggabeen last Tuesday.
Police are urging anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au.
