Abandoned car found in search for missing man in Queensland

Police searching for missing man Sidney Clark in Queensland have found his car and trailer abandoned, sparking renewed calls for public assistance.

Sidney, 79, was last seen driving a silver Jeep Cherokee with Victorian registration NRM093, with an attached trailer.

He was seen around the Chinchilla CBD on Monday, May 29, but is believed to have travelled north to the Durong area around 150km away.

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The trailer was found abandoned on Tuesday, May 30, on Chinchilla-Wondai Road, near Durong, with a shredded tyre.

The Jeep was found on the side of Stockyard Road, Arakula on Wednesday, May 31.

Police have since begun a land and air search of the area.

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Concerns are held for Sidney's welfare as he has a medical condition which may cause confusion and disorientation.

Sidney is Caucasian, about 170cms tall with a proportionate build, and has short grey hair and a grey beard.

Anyone who has seen Sidney, or who has information regarding his whereabouts, is asked to contact Policelink.

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