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Police are continuing to coordinate a search near Murgon for a 27-year-old Sunshine Coast man.

Jack McLennan was last seen between 8pm and 10pm on Friday, October 4, and hasn’t been seen or heard from since.

So far, during searches, a hat and pair of shoes, believed to be owned by Jack, have been located near Ficks Crossing and McAlister and McLucas streets, Murgon.

The Police Dive Squad, police dogs, SES volunteers and other specialised teams are continuing to search the area west of Murgon.

Jack is described as Caucasian in appearance, about 185cm tall with light brown hair and brown eyes, and was last seen wearing a black t-shirt and dark shorts.

Anyone with information about Jack’s whereabouts is urged to immediately contact police.

Nearby residents, especially west of Murgon, are urged to check their properties, including any outbuildings and sheds, for signs of Jack.

Police are appealing to witnesses, particularly a person who camped overnight in the Ficks Crossing area, to come forward.

It is believed this person was travelling in a dark-coloured vehicle with a roof\top tent.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting or call 131 444. Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au. Quote this reference number: QP2401711494. 

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