Police have mounted an air and ground search for a man who has been reported missing from Santa Teresa.

Police received a report from the man's sister on Monday February 9, after she became concerned when he failed to return to the community, The man was last seen at Yam Creek approximately four kilometres from Santa Teresa on Thursday, February 5. He told the three women he was with that he would rest for a while and then continue walking back to the community. They told police they left him there but he failed to return.

Nicholas Hayes is described as being an Aboriginal man, aged 39 and 160 cm tall. He has a medium build with brown eyes and hair and a short beard. The man is an amputee and has a prosthetic left leg. He is believed to have been wearing black jeans and light coloured runners but was not wearing a hat or shirt.

Police have conducted ground and air searches of the area using a helicopter and foot and vehicle patrols, however there has been no sign of the man. A photo of the missing man has been released by police today.

Anyone with information should phone police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.


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