Nigel Buck, 41, left his home in the remote community of Yungngora on Tuesday night and has not been seen since.
The 41-year-old left his home in the remote community of Yungngora , close to Fitzroy Crossing, on Tuesday night and has not been seen since.Officers from four police stations in Western Australia's north have started a search for a man who has been missing since he left his remote Aboriginal community this week.
Nigel Graeme Buck, 41, was last seen leaving his home at Yungngora Community, about 100 kilometres south-west of Fitzroy Crossing, at about 11pm on Tuesday.About 250 people live in the community, which is on the border of Noonkanbah station. In a statement, a police spokesperson said resources from four different police stations, including Looma, Broome, Fitzroy Crossing and Derby, have been sent to the search.
A police drone operator has also been deployed, along with an officer specially trained in land searches.WA Police say they are concerned about Mr Buck's welfare because his disappearance is "out of character".Mr Buck has brown hair and brown eyes and police believe he may be wearing a polo shirt with a picture of a large crab and fish on the front.Anyone with information should contact police on 131 444.
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