NT Police continue to hold concerns for the welfare of 26-year-old Gach who has not been seen since Monday afternoon.

Gach was last seen leaving his home on Monday 28 July at 3:30pm and last spoke to family later in the day at 5:30pm via phone. He failed to attend work for a rostered shift later that night. 

His red Mazda CX5 with NT registration CF05BH, was located Tuesday morning by police on Larapinta Drive, about 14.5km west of John Flynn’s Grave Historical Reserve.

NT Police Search and Rescue Section (SRS) are currently coordinating search efforts in the vicinity of where Gach’s car was located. Local Alice Springs police, members from the Dog Operations Unit, NT Emergency Service volunteers, and Parks and Wildlife Rangers are supporting SRS members with the ground search. A Jet Ranger helicopter has also been deployed to undertake aerial taskings. 

Gach is described as being of Sudanese appearance, with dark skin and a slim build. He was last seen wearing cream tracksuit pants, a black t-shirt and black shoes. 

Anyone who travelled along Larapinta Drive between 5:30pm Monday 28 July and 8:00am Tuesday 29 July that may have any information, including dash cam footage, is urged to contact police on 131 444. Please quote reference number NTP2500075979.