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Drew Moore has been reported missing on the Northern Rivers since 9 October PIC NSW Police FB

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The most recent alert is that for 25-year-old missing man Drewe Moore.

The most recent sighting of Mr Moore was in Lismore, shortly before 9am on Wednesday 9 October.

Police say it’s believed he was heading to the Tenterfield area at the time but his family haven’t been able to find him since.

Mr Drewe is known to frequent the Coolangatta/Tweed, Byron Bay and Nimbin areas.

He’s described as Caucasian, about 180-185cm tall with a thin build, blonde/fair hair and green eyes.

More than a month since Shauntelle Roberts’ disappearance

Missing woman Shauntelle Roberts PIC NSW Police

Meanwhile, alerts are still in place for two women reported missing in the past month.

37-year-old Shauntelle Roberts has been officially missing from Wardell in the Ballina Shire since 2 October.

She’s described as about 152cm tall with dark hair and an indigenous appearance.

Missing woman Rachel Kinkhead. NSW Police

48-year-old Rachel Kinkhead has been missing from Swansea near Newcastle since 26 September but police say they have reason to believe she may have been in the Byron Bay area on 10 October and that she is known to frequent the Byron Bay and Mullumbimby areas.

Rachel Kinkhead is described as caucasian, about 165-170cm tall, with medium build and brown/orange hair.

Anyone with information into the whereabouts of Drewe Moore, Rachel Kinkhead or Shauntelle Roberts is asked to call local police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.



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