CCTV footage released of missing man

POLICE have released CCTV of missing 28-year-old Mermaid Waters man, Edan Huntington captured in Montville in midJanuary.

The new footage comes as police continue to appeal for a female witness seen nearby to come forward.

Around 4.12am on Wednesday January 18, Edan’s vehicle, a grey 2013 Ford Territory with NSW registration CQG59F was parked in the middle of Main Street near the intersection of Hoffman Close after he left a nearby dwelling, driving off in a northbound direction toward Mapleton.

A woman, who may have witnessed or spoken to Edan was seen around 100 metres away and is urged to come forward to assist investigations.

She is described as being late 30’s or early 40’s, with dark long hair which was tied back, wearing a white shirt with maroon and purple shorts. She was also carrying a black bag.

Detectives continue to conduct extensive inquiries and search and rescue efforts, including the use of aerial assets and drones across Montville and surrounds.

Landholders including those with properties bordering Main Street, Flaxton Mill Road, Flaxton Drive, Philips Road and Obi Obi Road are urged to check their land including nearby road access points and recesses for signs of Edan and his vehicle, including in heavy undergrowth.

Edan is described as Caucasian, approximately 175cms tall with a proportionate build, brown hair and green eyes. Edan has tattoos on his right upper and lower arm.

He was last seen wearing a blue t-shirt, black shorts with white cap and is barefoot.