Man missing after ute bogged in west Qld

A man remains missing in western Queensland after his ute was found bogged and abandoned on a rural property off the Kennedy Highway.

Police say Andrew King has not contacted his family since Tuesday, December 23.

He had travelled from the Beaudesert area to Darwin in a Mitsubishi Triton in mid-December and contacted family on the 23rd from Darwin saying he would return home in time for Christmas.

At about 5pm on Wednesday the vehicle was located near Boulia in the vicinity of Warenda Creek but Mr King was not found.

Police urge anyone who may have information on Mr King's whereabouts to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.