SEARCH UPDATE: POLICE are yet to locate missing person Joshua Paul Mcleod after an extensive land, bush and water search by police and SES volunteers in Australind today.
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Police held a press conference this afternoon to appeal for information regarding Joshua’s bike.
Major Crime Detective Senior Sergeant Cameron Western said Joshua’s black bmx bike was left at the front of the tavern bushes.
“If anyone is aware of the bike’s whereabouts or has taken it we urge them to immediately contact Crime Stoppers,” he said.
Detective Western said the search included the north area of the Australind Tavern, the golf course and industrial plant.
He said police were collecting CCTV in the area, visiting businesses and interviewing witnesses from the night Joshua went missing.
Police were yet to confirm if the search will continue tomorrow.
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Police started the search for the missing teenager in the vicinity of Lucy Victoria Avenue in Australind about 8am today.
Police have said there were no obvious indications that he was likely to have harmed himself or that someone else would have wanted to cause him harm.
In a press conference yesterday, police said Joshua had initially been drinking at a friend's house the last night he was seen, before the group of friends, which included his cousin, moved on.
They were last drinking together near the Australind tavern but when his friends decided to call it a night Joshua indicated he was not ready to go home.
Where he went next is not known and it is unknown if he had his bike with him, which he had with him earlier that night, as he headed away from the group.
His family is understood to be very concerned for the teenager.
SES search photos here.
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POLICE have stepped up investigations into missing teenager Joshua Paul Mcleod.
WA Major Crime squad will travel to Bunbury to assist with land searches and oversee investigations.
Eighteen-year-old Joshua was last seen outside the Australind Tavern, formally known as the Collie Bridge Tavern, about 11.30pm on Wednesday June 26.
Joshua did not turn up for work the next day.
Grave concerns are held for the welfare of Joshua as he has not accessed his bank account or had any contact with friends or family.
Police have confirmed Joshua has no car but may have a pushbike.
He was last seen wearing jeans, either DC or Globe grey/blue shoes and a blue/grey jumper.
Major Crime Squad will be working closely with detectives and officers from the South West District to investigate all the circumstances surrounding Joshua’s disappearance to determine if it is suspicious or not.
Joshua is described as approximately 171cms tall, has a medium build, white skin with a fair complexion, short ginger hair and brown eyes.
Anyone with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
