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Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Daily Mail
Plot thickens as car of missing Aussie man Joshua Bishop, 23, found after he vanished 10 days ago
A desperate search is underway for a young man who disappeared without a trace. Joshua Bishop, 23, was last seen in Lalor Crescent, in northwest Melbourne, by his housemate at 9.30pm on May 27. Detectives were able to track his mobile phone to a park in Broadmeadows on the same day before his mother filed a missing persons report two days on May 29. Despite an extensive police search utilising dog squads and drones Mr Bishop has so far not been found. Mr Bishop's phone and bank accounts have been inactive since his disappearance and nobody has heard from him in more than 10 days. His abandoned car, a white Toyota Corolla, was discovered by investigators on Ridley Street, in Albion, on Wednesday. Friends of Mr Bishop believe his car was stolen but no formal theft report has been filed. Mr Bishop's loved ones said they are deeply concerned about his welfare and that his disappearance is completely out of character. Acting Detective Sergeant Matthew Wilson-Hawe said police have yet to rule out any suspicious circumstances relating to the disappearance. 'We were able to track his phone to a park in Broadmeadows, however despite an extensive search of the area we were unable to locate any trace of Joshua,' he said 'At this stage we simply don't know what has happened to him and have increasing concerns for his welfare.' Detectives are now looking into whether Mr Bishop may have been involved in criminal activity prior to his disappearance. 'The more time passes without us hearing Joshua or getting any information about his whereabouts, the more we believe his disappearance is likely to be suspicious,' Sergeant Wilson-Hawe said. Mr Bishop's mother, Kristie, shared a message on Facebook stating that 'someone must know something' regarding her missing son. His uncle, Simon, also shared a post from the missing person's registry in an attempt to find Mr Bishop. 'Our Nephew is still missing, anyone with any information can private message me with no questions asked, someone has to know something,' he wrote. Other friends and family of Mr Bishop shared messages of support on his mother's profile in the hopes that he will be found. 'My heart is breaking for you, I love you and we are praying and hoping for his safe return,' one family friend wrote. 'I cannot imagine what you guys are going through,' another added. 'Try keep your head up, thinking of you guys all the time. You're doing everything you can,' a third said. Mr Bishop was last seen wearing a black singlet and track pants. He has been described as Caucasian in appearance, with an average build, short hair and blue eyes. Police are urging anyone with information on his whereabouts, including Mr Bishop himself, to contact Crime Stoppers.
RNZ News
26-05-2025
- RNZ News
Waikaia arson suspects still sought, over a year later
Damage from a fire in Waikaia, February 2024. Photo: Police / supplied Police are following positive leads after a suspicious fire gutted a house in Southland last year , but are yet to make any arrests. In February 2024 emergency services were called to the house in the Southland town of Waikaia just after midnight. No one was injured, but the house and two vehicles were extensively damaged by the fire. Detective Sergeant Brian McKinney said police are determined to hold the person responsible accountable, and were making progress. "There are positive leads in our investigation that we are looking into, however we continue to appeal to the public for any information they have on this incident." Damage from a fire in Waikaia, February 2024. Photo: Police / supplied He said police appreciate that the arson was some time ago, and said that information from the public could be pivotal in the investigation. "We know there are people out there who may know something about this house fire, and we would like them to get in touch," said McKinney. "If you know anything, we encourage you to come forward and speak to us." Damage from a fire in Waikaia, February 2024. Photo: Police / supplied Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero, a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
