	{"id":114024,"date":"2026-05-05T09:12:20","date_gmt":"2026-05-04T23:12:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/bendigotimes\/?p=114024"},"modified":"2026-05-05T09:12:20","modified_gmt":"2026-05-04T23:12:20","slug":"police-appeal-for-help-to-find-missing-bendigo-man","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/bendigotimes\/news\/police-appeal-for-help-to-find-missing-bendigo-man\/","title":{"rendered":"Police appeal for help to find missing Bendigo man"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"604\" data-end=\"712\">Police are urgently appealing for public assistance to help locate a missing man last seen in North Bendigo.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"714\" data-end=\"805\">Craig, 45, was last seen about 8.30pm on Sunday 3 May at a care facility on Kurmala Street.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_114027\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-114027\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-114027 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2026\/05\/Craig-745x1024.png?_t=1777936329\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"880\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2026\/05\/Craig-745x1024.png 745w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2026\/05\/Craig-218x300.png 218w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2026\/05\/Craig-768x1055.png 768w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2026\/05\/Craig-1118x1536.png 1118w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2026\/05\/Craig.png 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-114027\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Anyone who sees Craig is urged to call Triple Zero 000 without delay. Photo: Supplied<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p data-start=\"807\" data-end=\"934\">Authorities and family members hold serious concerns for his welfare due to a medical condition that may leave him disoriented.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"936\" data-end=\"1067\">Craig is described as Caucasian in appearance, about 184cm tall, with a medium build, blue eyes, and short brown hair with a beard.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1069\" data-end=\"1151\">At the time he went missing, he was wearing a red jumper and a black Hawthorn cap.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1153\" data-end=\"1301\">Police believe Craig may be confused by his surroundings and are urging the community to remain alert and report any possible sightings immediately.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1303\" data-end=\"1404\">Search efforts are ongoing, with officers focusing on the North Bendigo area and surrounding suburbs.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1406\" data-end=\"1525\">Community members are being asked to check their properties, sheds and nearby streets in case Craig has sought shelter.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1527\" data-end=\"1596\">Anyone who sees Craig is urged to call Triple Zero 000 without delay.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1598\" data-end=\"1705\">Anyone with information about his whereabouts is encouraged to contact Bendigo Police Station on 5448 1300.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Police are urgently appealing for public assistance to help locate a missing man last seen in North Bendigo. 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