Human remains, believed to be those of a man last seen at Halfway Creek in the Clarence Valley earlier this year, have been located.

The 81-year-old man was reported missing on Wednesday, 19 March 2025, to officers attached to Parramatta Police Area Command.

Following inquiries, the matter was referred to Coffs/Clarence Police District.

Despite extensive inquiries to locate the man and his vehicle, and four public appeals for assistance, the man was not located.

About 4.20pm on Friday, 29 August 2025, police were called to a property at Dirty Creek following reports a vehicle was located in thick scrub.

During a search of the area, police located human remains, believed to be those of the missing man.

Police will prepare a report for the information of the Coroner.