Police are asking the public for help finding 59-year-old man Derrick Sharp, said to have been missing for a month as of today.
Police say they were notified of his disappearance last Monday 8 September when other attempts to contact him had failed.
Mr Sharp’s most recent known appearance was four weeks ago, on Monday 18 August, in Kingscliff.
Mystery man had missing man’s property
Police say inquiries have established that around midday the next day, Tuesday 19 August, an unknown male went to Tweed Heads Police Station and left a bag containing Derrick’s possession on the front counter of the station.
He is described as leaving immediately without speaking to police, who are urging him to contact them.
Mr Sharpe is described as Caucasian in appearance, about 160cm tall, with a thin build, and dark coloured hair.
He was wearing a grey hat, blue denim jacket, grey shirt with black and white horizontal stripes, blue jeans and white shoes when most recently seen a month ago.
Police say there are serious concerns for Mr Sharp’s welfare.
Anyone with information into his whereabouts is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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