Police searching for a 17-year-old boy missing in Victoria’s Gippsland region have appealed for two people who stopped to help on Friday night to come forward.
William, known as Will, was last seen about 4 pm on Friday, 6 November, near the intersection of Stoney Creek Road and T2 Track in Walhalla East. Victoria Police said he was camping with another teenager when he walked a short distance to another part of their campsite and failed to return.
His camping companion searched the area but found no trace of him. Police believe William may have become disoriented in the surrounding terrain. Police and his family are increasingly concerned because he was wearing only shorts and work boots when he disappeared.
Investigators want to speak with a man and a woman who helped search on Friday.
The pair were travelling along Stoney Creek Road between 7.30 pm and 8.30 pm in an older white four-wheel drive with a tray and a dark canopy. Police believe they may have information that could assist the search.
Police have set up a command post in Cowwarr to coordinate the operation. Local officers are working with specialist search and rescue teams, police dogs, mounted officers, motorcycle police and State Emergency Service personnel. Victoria Police also released footage of the Air Wing’s search.
Anyone who sees William should call Triple Zero (000) immediately. Anyone with information about his whereabouts can call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or Sale Police Station on (03) 5142 2200.
