A body has been found on the Murray River, adjacent to Tocumwal National Park, that police believe is that of Patrick Evans, 39. NSW Police said the body was located on October 20. It has not yet been formally identified. Evans was reported missing on October 16 after he was last seen at Pebbly Beach campground, and police believe he went fishing in a small boat. Police divers, SES and NSW Maritime had joined the search. The cause of death has not been revealed, and a report will be prepared for the coroner.
Police have appealed for public help to find Sharlene Diamond, 38, who has been reported missing. A picture of Ms Diamond was supplied by NSW Police. The Newcastle Herald is running live updates on this breaking news story, which was first published on October 20, 2026. Anyone with information that could assist the search is encouraged to contact police. Further details about her last known whereabouts had not been confirmed in the material available at the time of publication.
The family of Melbourne woman Sally Contarino says Las Vegas police have scaled back the search for her. Ms Contarino, 26, was due to fly home from a solo holiday on June 20 but has not been seen since. Her sister Amy said miscommunication and false leads have slowed the investigation. Police last believed she was seen near West Skye Canyon Drive, and phone data has not been accessed. The family is raising money to return to the US to keep searching.
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A man who threatened people with a shotgun in Sydney's inner west remains on the run. He allegedly set fire to a stolen van at a Dulwich Hill apartment block on Friday morning, prompting police to lock down nearby streets for three hours. No shots were fired. The man is described as about 20 years old, around 160 centimetres tall, with shaggy brown hair. He has not been identified. Police have asked anyone with dashcam, CCTV or mobile phone footage to share it with them.
Police are searching for an armed man who allegedly set fire to a stolen car in a basement car park in Sydney's inner west suburb of Dulwich Hill. Officers were told he took the vehicle from its owners, who confronted him. Fire and Rescue NSW put out the blaze, and no injuries have been reported. The man fled on foot through a nearby park. Police have released an image of the suspect on social media. He is described as in his 20s, about 160cm tall, with a thin build, shaggy hair and a black hooded jersey.
Police say no shots were fired during an incident in Dulwich Hill on Friday morning, correcting earlier reports of gunfire. Officers are still searching for a man believed to be armed with a shotgun. Police were called to a carpark on Williams Parade about 10.20am after reports of a stolen vehicle, which was allegedly set alight. Superintendent Despa Fitzgerald said a group of people reported being threatened with a weapon as they tried to leave. Residents have been told to stay indoors, and light rail services between Dulwich Hill and Lilyfield have been suspended.
Police have released an image of a man they believe may help their inquiry after a group reported being threatened by a gunman in Dulwich Hill on Friday. Officers were called to a Williams Parade carpark around 10am after a stolen vehicle was set alight, and a man carrying a shotgun was reported to have fled. NSW Police Superintendent Despa Fitzgerald said the group was threatened as they tried to leave, and no shots appear to have been fired.
Police are searching for a man who allegedly threatened members of the public with a shotgun in Sydney's inner west on Friday morning. Officers were told the man set a van alight in Dulwich Hill before running off down Union Street. No shots were fired, police said. Riot squad officers and a helicopter responded, and one school was placed into lockdown. Residents were told to stay indoors until the exclusion zone was lifted at about 2pm, while the search continues. Police urge anyone who sees the man to call Triple Zero.
Police are searching for 24-year-old Jordan Linning, who has been reported missing after his car was found at Cotter Campground in rural Canberra. He was last seen in Conder on the evening of Tuesday, October 13, filling up his silver Mitsubishi Lancer with petrol at about 7pm. Officers found the Queensland-registered hatchback at the campground on the morning of Wednesday, October 14, but saw no sign of him. Police and his family are concerned for his welfare. Anyone who saw him at or near the campground since Tuesday night is urged to contact police.
Police are searching for 24-year-old Jordan Linning, who has been reported missing after his car was found at Cotter Campground in rural Canberra. He was last seen in Conder on the evening of Tuesday, October 13, filling up his silver Mitsubishi Lancer with petrol at about 7pm. Officers found the Queensland-registered hatchback at the campground on the morning of Wednesday, October 14, but saw no sign of him. Police and his family are concerned for his welfare. Anyone who saw him at or near the campground since Tuesday night is urged to contact police.
Police are searching for a group of up to four people after two alleged armed robberies in Loganlea and Berrinba early on Monday. About 3am on October 12, a masked person allegedly threatened a man sitting in a car on Jutland Street, Loganlea, with a gun. Police said an occupant of a silver ute then stole personal items before the group fled. About 40 minutes later, police believe the same ute cut off a white rideshare car on Wayne Goss Drive, Berrinba.
