Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man reported missing from the Ballina area.
Blake Doohan, aged 22, was last seen at a service station on the Bruxner Highway, West Ballina, about 11:30am on Monday (19 January 2026).
When he could not be located or contacted, officers attached to Richmond Police District were notified and commenced inquiries into his whereabouts. Police and family have concerns for Blake’s welfare.
He is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 182cm tall, of thin build, with short blond hair and brown eyes. Blake was last seen wearing a fluorescent green polo shirt, black jeans and ‘Doc Martin’ shoes.
He is believed to be driving a black Honda station wagon with the NSW registration DYA22.
Blake is known to frequent the Coraki, Ballina, Evans Head, Byron Bay and Goonellabah areas.
Police are yet to release a photo of Blake Doohan.
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