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Carolina Wilga has not been seen since June 29.

PoliceDesperate search for German backpacker in Wheatbelt ramps up

Police have this morning stepped up their search for Carolina Wilga — who has been missing for almost a fortnight — after finding her van abandoned in the Wheatbelt.

Jessica Evensen

Carolina Wilga has been missing for two weeks.

WA News VideoLast-known footage of missing backpacker released

The desperate search for a missing German backpacker has spread across the country as homicide detectives release CCTV footage of her last-known movements at a convenience store.

Caleb Runciman

Police Commissioner Col Blanch on Wednesday said she was also captured on CCTV the following day in Beacon. 

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WA homicide squad investigating disappearance of backpacker

The 26-year-old German backpacker was last captured on CCTV on June 29 before vanishing in the Wheatbelt.

Caleb Runciman

Dean Barry Edwards was last seen at a Norseman service station on May 16.

WA newsPremiumSearch for Esperance local last seen at Norseman servo

Serious welfare concerns are held for an Esperance man last seen at a Norseman service station seven weeks ago.

Carwyn Monck

Albany police are seeking assistance into the whereabouts of Kyrone Eades.

PolicePolice searching for 18yo

Members of the public are advised not to approach the 18-year-old if they see him, but instead call police immediately on 131 444.

Jacki Elezovich

Police confirmed they found the missing 20-year-old woman on Friday.

MISSING PERSON FOUNDAlbany police find missing 20-year-old woman safe and well

Albany police have located a 20-year-old woman who had been missing for two days.

Melissa Sheil

Darren Garwood hasn’t been seen since May.

WA NEWSMum’s heartbreaking plea as son missing in Perth Hills

A heartbroken mother has made a desperate plea to help find her adult son who is believed to have ventured into the Mundaring Hills four weeks ago. 

Caleb Runciman

Finn Coyle, 21, went missing in the Perth Hills almost a week ago.

Missing personBody of missing Perth man found at property

Finn Coyle, 21, went missing in the Perth Hills almost a week ago.

Jessica Evensen

Finn’s brother Conor Coyle (right) said he was ‘seriously worried’ and said his brother was struggling with his mental health.

MISSING PERSONSearch resumes for Finn Coyle missing in Perth Hills

Finn’s brother Conor Coyle said he was ‘seriously worried’ and that his brother was struggling with his mental health. 

Jessica Evensen

Katanning police are searching for 24-year-old Mario Alesio Porru who has not been seen since he arrived in Queerarrup Lake 11 days ago.

MISSING PERSONPolice ask for help to find missing man last seen near Wagin

There have been no sightings of Mario Alesio Porru since he went missing and police hold concerns for his welfare. 

Melissa Sheil

There are urgent welfare concerns for 21-year-old Finn Coyle.

CrimeUrgent welfare concerns for WA man last seen four days ago

The family of missing 21-year-old Finn Coyle say they are ‘seriously worried’ about his welfare with his disappearance ‘completely out of character’.

Artemisia Blythe and Jessica Evensen

An upturned kayak has been located in the search for missing Western Australian man Corrie James Feehan.

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Kayak found in search for missing Leeman man off WA coast

An upturned kayak has been located in the search for missing Western Australian man Corrie James Feehan as his family begs anyone with information to come forward. 

Kristin Shorten

Mr Taylor is described as being caucasian, approximately 177cm tall with a medium build and short hair.

Missing personMajor update on search for swimmer missing off WA beach

The 74-year-old was reported missing by his partner after failing to return from an early morning swim last Wednesday.

Jessica Evensen

Police have found the body of a 54-year-old man who was was missing near Coolgardie.

WA newsTragedy as search for missing man ends in discovery of body

Police have found the body of a 54-year-old man who was was missing near Coolgardie.

Police at the scene where the vehicle was stolen.

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‘SAFE AND WELL’: Child inside ‘stolen’ car found by police

Police have located a two-year-old child after the car they were sitting in was reported stolen from a hotel in Perth’s east.

Caleb Runciman and Jessica Evensen

Mr Taylor who is described as being caucasian, approximately 177cm tall with a medium build and short hair.

Disaster and EmergencyCommentsElderly swimmer missing after morning swim at WA beach

Police hold serious concerns for his welfare.

Jessica Evensen

Paul Michael Lamp

Missing personFamily’s desperate plea for help in search for missing man

The devastated family of a man missing around the Coolgardie area say they will continue their search despite police efforts ending.

Tegan Guthrie

Police believe Pheobe Bishop’s disappearance is suspicious. She is seen here with her mum Kylie Johnson.

The NightlySearch for Pheobe: What we know about teen’s disappearance

Eleven days after she vanished, police are still searching for 17-year-old Pheobe Bishop. Here’s what we know about her baffling disappearance.

Peta Rasdien

Top criminologist Xanthe Mallett speaks about missing teen Phoebe Bishop, 17, after multiple bombshell twists

MISSING TEENVideoTop criminologist speaks about missing teen Pheobe Bishop after bombshell twists

Two crime scenes have been established in the search for the missing teenager.

Caleb Taylor

Pheobe Bishop, 17, was scheduled to fly from Bundaberg to WA via Brisbane at 8.30am on May 15, but did not check-in or board the flight.

Missing personCommentsTeen girl who vanished made final call to WA resident

She has not been seen or heard from since May 15.

Taylor Renouf

Pheobe Bishop’s devastated family and friends have also pleaded for help to find the 17-year-old.

The NightlyTwo crime scenes linked to girl’s suspicious disappearance

Police have issued a disturbing update in the search for a missing teenage girl. 

Peta Rasdien

Pheobe Bishop’s devastated family and friends have also pleaded for help to find the 17-year-old.

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Police probe reports girl seen arguing before disappearance

The mystery surrounding the suspicious disappearance of a teenage girl has deepened, with police confirming Pheobe Bishop never made it to the airport and her luggage is also missing. 

Peta Rasdien

Pheobe Bishop has been missing since March 15.

The Nightly‘Heart is breaking’: Frantic search for teen who vanished

The desperate search for a missing girl is intensifying, as her devastated family and friends plead for help after the 17-year-old failed to board a flight last Thursday.

Demi Huang

Kym Marie Baker was last seen in Bunbury more than three days ago.

South Western Times‘Serious welfare concerns’ for woman missing in Bunbury

The 51-year-old didn’t return home from work on Friday May 16 and has not been heard from since.

Ezra Kaye