National Missing Persons Week 2016

Tasmania Police is highlighting five missing person cases as part of National Missing Persons Week 2016 which launches today (1 August).

Two recent and three long-term missing person cases are being highlighted this week:

  • Angela Jeffrey, aged 53, was last seen at her home in South Road, Penguin at approximately 2pm on Wednesday 1 June 2016 and her vehicle was located in the State Forest off Browns Creek Road, Bakers Beach, on 3 June.
  • Michael Hamlyn, aged 20, also known as Miguel Williams, was last seen leaving his Mowbray residence on a black Suzuki motorbike on 10 July, 2016.
  • Nicola Sallese, aged 69, was last seen driving his silver Toyota Camry on Main St, Sheffield on 17 November, 2008. He was suffering dementia and known to frequent Sheffield and Devonport but may have been driving to Launceston or Hobart on that day.  His vehicle has never been located.
  • Christopher Watkins, aged 28, was last seen at a unit in Box St, Mayfield on the evening of 7 August, 2013. Police suspect he was murdered and there is a $50,000 reward for information leading to a prosecution.
  • Zedric Woolley, aged 81, was last seen in Huonville on 8 April, 2012. His blue 2011 Hyundai hatchback was found several days later on a bush track between Lightwood Creek Rd and Watsons Rd.

Tasmania Police Missing Persons Coordinator, Senior Constable Beth Schiwy said:

“Around 125 people are reported missing each year in Tasmania.

“Thankfully nearly all those who are reported missing are located. Most of them are located within 48 hours.

“Missing person cases are never closed and any new information is always investigated.

“When someone goes missing many people are affected: family, friends, colleagues and communities. Not knowing what happened to someone can be devastating for them,” she said.

There are 156 long-term missing people in Tasmania, dating back to 1955.

While many of these have been declared deceased by a Coroner, they are still considered missing.

The key message of National Missing Persons Week 2016 is ‘Missing persons leave frayed edges, Stay Connected’.

The aim is to highlight the importance of staying connected with family and friends and enhancing the support networks of those most at risk of going missing.

Police define a missing person as anyone who is reported missing to police, whose whereabouts are unknown, and where there are fears for the safety or welfare of that person.

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Nicola SALLESE

SALLESESheffield man Nicola (Nick) Sallese has not been seen since 17 November 2008. Mr Sallese is believed to have been travelling in his silver Toyota Camry sedan FH2973. This vehicle has accident damage to the vehicle’s left hand side and is displaying a small ‘nodding’ brown dog on the rear parcel shelf.

Whilst Mr Sallese was known to frequent the areas around Sheffield, and Devonport, possible sightings were reported all over Tasmania. It is also believed that Mr Sallese may have attempted to drive to Launceston or Hobart for personal reasons.

Mr Sallese was born in 1939 and is described as approximately 150 cms tall, of stocky build with closely cropped white hair. The top of his head is bald and he has a well maintained white moustache. Mr Sallese is of Italian decent and has an accent. Mr Sallese was most likely wearing a blue driving cap and a green jumper.

Mr Sallese’s family continue to hope that he will one day be found and they can know what happened to their beloved father and grandfather.

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MR14268 National Missing Persons Week Tas Pol - Profile 2 - Zedric WoolleyZedric WOOLLEY

Zedric Woolley of Franklin was last seen on 8 April 2012 in Huonville. He was aged 81 at the time. His vehicle, a blue 2011 Hyundai hatch back was found on a bush track between Lightwood Creek Road and Watsons Road on 14 April 2012.

He is described as 175 cm tall, of medium build with grey hair.

His family would like any opportunity to promote his case in the hope of further information coming to light about his disappearance.

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NMPW Christopher WatkinsChristopher WATKINS 

Christopher Watkins was last seen on 7 August 2013 in the Mayfield area aged 28.

He is described as 170cm tall, of medium build with blue eyes and a shaven head.

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Michael Hamlyn
Michael HAMLYN

Michael Hamlyn, aged 20, also known as Miguel Williams was last seen leaving his Mowbray residence on 10 July, 2016.

Michael was reported missing on Monday 11 July after he failed to turn up for work.
Michael left his residence on a black 2007 Suzuki motorcycle, registration number A384U.

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Angela Jeffrey

Angela JEFFREY

Angela Jeffrey, aged 53, was last seen at her home in South Road, Penguin at approximately 2pm on Wednesday 1 June 2016. Her vehicle was located in the State Forest off Browns Creek Road, Bakers Beach, on 3 June.

Mrs Jeffrey is described as being 164cm tall, of medium build, with dyed blonde hair and brown eyes.

She was last seen wearing blue jeans, black cardigan and short black boots.