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Missing Smithton man prompts multi-agency search effort

October 9, 2026 9:57 am in by

Police are seeking public information as they search for 47-year-old Craig who has been missing from Smithton since the 26th September. 

“Over the past week police have conducted a number of searches in Smithton and the surrounding area to locate Craig,” Acting Inspector Martin Parker said.

“At this stage Craig has not been seen since about 12:40pm on Saturday 26 September 2026 when he was in the area of the Smithton township.”

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“This week multiple police resources, including members of Western Marine, Western Search & Rescue, SES and the Westpac Rescue Helicopter, have continued the search for Craig in and around the Smithton area.

“Western Search & Rescue members and SES members have searched bushland areas in the vicinity of greater Smithton and the Duck River.

Craig is described as tall, with brown eyes, short/shaven sides grey hair, and wears reflective sunglasses.

When he was last seen he was wearing a yellow and navy high-vis long sleeve shirt, dark pants and dark shoes.

“Police and family are concerned for Craig’s welfare and ask that if he is aware a search is being conducted for him, that he make contact to let people know he is ok.”

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Police request that people residing in the Smithton area who have C-C-T-V systems that cover footpaths and streets, review their systems for footage on the afternoon of 26 September 2026, for a male matching the description of Craig. 

If you have information contact police on: 131 444 and quote ESCAD: 105-29092026 or Missing Person Report: TAS2600058867.

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