Police appeal for information about man missing for 56 years

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Police appeal for information about man missing for 56 years
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Ronald Peter Owen was last seen at his family home on Norman Street in Wendouree West, Victoria, in 1966. 9News

In July 2022, a family member went to a pop-up familial DNA collection program in Queanbeyan, NSW, to provide a sample of DNA and report Owen's disappearance.At the time of his disappearance, Owen was 18-years-old and is described as being of Caucasian appearance, a solid build, about 175cm tall, with a fair complexion and brown hair.Today, Owen would be 75-years-old.

Anyone with information about Owen's whereabouts is urged to contact police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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