14 February 2024

Missing 57-year-old man found deceased near Shepherds Lookout

| James Coleman

Map indicating location body was found. Image: Google Maps.

Police have located the body of a 57-year-old man near Shepherds Lookout, outside the suburb of Strathnairn.

He was reported missing at about 12:25 pm on Tuesday (13 February).

A subsequent search of the area by teams from ACT Policing, AFP Search and Rescue, and ACT State Emergency Service located the man’s body at about 7:20 pm.

Police would like to hear from anyone who may have been in the vicinity of Shepherds Lookout between 11 am on Monday, 12 February and 3 pm on Tuesday, 13 February.

Anyone with information that could assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website.  Please quote reference 7672986. Information can be provided anonymously.

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