Jason John Vance … missing presumed dead
(Photo: QPS)

November 5, 2019

A $250,000 reward is being offered for information to help locate a Rockhampton man who was last seen six years ago near Chinchilla.

Jason John Vance was last seen on October 24 in the Barakula State Forest, west of Durong, where he was camping with two friends.

It is believed the 41-year-old walked off into the bushland and did not return.

An extensive land and air search was launched, involving police and the SES.

Police say his disappearance was out of character.

South West District Detective Inspector Mat Kelly said it had been six years since Jason went missing and his family deserved answers.

“Someone in the community knows something about Jason’s disappearance,” Det Insp Kelly said.

“It’s hoped with the passage of time and this reward and indemnity, this creates an opportunity for someone to come forward and provide police with the crucial piece of information.

“I urge anyone with any information, no matter how small, to contact police.”

An indemnity from prosecution will be considered for anyone who comes forward with information who did not commit the crime.

Det Insp Kelly said police were still actively investigating Jason’s disappearance.

“We are keeping an open mind in relation to the investigation,” he said.

“We know Jason associated with various persons in the Gold Coast, Rockhampton and Dalby areas, so we are appealing to the community across these areas.”

An inquest in 2017 found that Jason was dead, with the cause of death undetermined.

Anyone with information should contact Policelink on 13-14-44.


 

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