URGENT UPDATE: Tragically, police have confirmed that human remains have been found in the search for David Johnston, an 81-year-old man missing for over five months. The discovery was made after a member of the public located a car in thick scrub near Halfway Creek, approximately 550 kilometers from his home in North Rocks, Sydney.
Johnston was reported missing on March 19 after failing to contact his family, raising alarm bells due to his limited mobility. Authorities reported he was last seen at a service station in Halfway Creek, between Grafton and Woolgoolga, where CCTV footage captured him driving his grey Nissan Qashqai west along Kungala Rd.
Family members expressed deep concern over Johnston’s sudden disappearance, stating it was completely out of character for him. “He is not the type of man who would leave without saying goodbye,” they said in a heartfelt statement. The family highlighted the pain of uncertainty, saying, “The hardest part is not knowing what has happened and going each day with no closure.”
Police have confirmed that the remains found are believed to be those of the missing man, prompting an investigation that will include a report prepared for the coroner. This heartbreaking development underscores the challenges faced by families of missing persons, particularly when dealing with the emotional weight of unresolved questions.
Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding Johnston’s disappearance, urging anyone with additional information to come forward. As the community processes this tragic news, the family is left grappling with the loss and seeking closure after months of hope.
Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
