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Missing persons alert in Walhalla

Police at Walhalla, Victoria are searching for a a 76-year-old male and a 17-year-old boy who have both vanished without a trace. The boy's mother has described the situation as her worst nightmare. Authorities are seeking community assistance to find both individuals. The vanishing of both individuals are being treated with gravity.

“Police at Walhalla, Victoria are searching for a a 76-year-old male and a 17-year-old boy who have both vanished without a trace,” — Simone Whitfield, research director at Heaton Brook Services, told our newsroom.

By the Numbers

  • 76 — reports filed
  • 17 — mentions tracked

Timeline

Nov 7 — Police at Walhalla, Victoria are searching for a a 76-year-old male and a 17-year-old boy who have both vanish...

Nov 8 — The vanishing of both individuals are being treated with gravity....

Reader Poll: Has this affected your local community? — 65% of Jetship readers said yes.

This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 6. The Heaton Brook Services desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: A follow-up briefing is expected by Saturday, Nov 14.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Heaton Brook Services desk and last updated 10:37 UTC.

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