Media release

UPDATE - Missing man, Townsville

Police

Queensland Police have renewed their appeal for public assistance to help locate a 65-year-old man reported missing from Townsville.

Edward Fox (pictured) was last seen on January 11 entering a taxi at a medical facility on Angus Smith Drive, Douglas.

Investigations indicate that on January 18, Edward caught a bus from Tennant Creek to Alice Springs.

Police hold concerns for his safety as he suffers from a medical condition.

Edward is described as Caucasian, 167cm tall, slim build and brown eyes.

He was last see wearing green cargo pants, grey singlet, blue flannelette shirt and a grey baseball cap.

Any members of the public who have seen Edward or have information in relation to his whereabouts are asked to contact Queensland police.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.

You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.