Urgent Appeal: Help Locate Missing 78-Year-Old Damian Fletcher in Maryborough
Maryborough, QLD — Police are issuing an urgent plea to the public for any assistance in locating Damian Fletcher, a 78-year-old man who has been missing since the morning of June 12. The community’s help is critical as concerns grow for his welfare.
Damian was last seen on foot, leaving a retirement village on Morning Street just before 9:40 AM. Since then, he has not been seen or heard from, and his disappearance is considered highly out of character. Loved ones and authorities are deeply concerned, especially given that Damian has a medical condition that may leave him vulnerable and disoriented.
Description:
- Name: Damian Fletcher
- Age: 78
- Height: Approximately 177 cm
- Build: Average
- Hair: Grey
- Eyes: Brown
- Ethnicity: Caucasian
Last Seen Wearing:
- A light blue and white checkered shirt
- Dark green camouflage pants
- White shoes with black socks
- Carrying a brown paper bag
This combination of clothing may stand out and help in identifying him, especially to people in the area who may have seen someone matching the description.
Police and Family Urge Public Vigilance
Police are urging residents in Maryborough and surrounding areas to thoroughly check their properties, sheds, garages, and yards, and to look in and under boats, trailers, and parked vehicles, as Damian may be seeking shelter or resting nearby. Even the smallest detail or observation could make a significant difference in the search efforts.
Authorities are also appealing directly to Damian—if he sees or hears this message—to reach out to police, family, or a trusted individual as soon as possible.
How You Can Help:
- Check your property thoroughly, especially secluded or shaded areas.
- Report any sightings or relevant information immediately to police by calling 000 (in an emergency) or your local police station.
- Share this information with friends, family, and neighbors—especially those in and around the Maryborough area.
- If you have CCTV, dashcam footage, or security camera images from the morning of June 12, please review them and notify authorities if Damian appears in them.
The longer Damian remains missing, the greater the concern becomes for his health and safety. His family and the Maryborough police are desperate for answers and are asking for the public’s full cooperation to bring him home safely.
Anyone with information, sightings, or who believes they may have seen Damian Fletcher, is urged to contact PoliceLink at 131 444, or Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000. All information can be provided anonymously.
Let’s come together as a community to help bring Damian home. Every second counts.