December 13th 2024.
A mother, heartbroken by the sudden disappearance of her 27-year-old son, is facing a new challenge - preparing for her first Christmas without him. Her son, Jack McClennan, went missing over two months ago in Queensland's Wide Bay region, leaving his family and loved ones in a state of worry and uncertainty.
The last time Jack was seen was on October 4, at Ficks Crossing recreational grounds. It's a popular spot between Wondai and Murgon, located about 250 kilometers north-west of Brisbane. His mother, Kellie McClennan, shared that he was reported leaving the area on foot. The following day, when calls and texts to him went unanswered, the alarm was raised.
Kellie described her son's disappearance as "really out of character". She explained that he had never wandered off before and that this was completely unexpected. For the past 70 days, she has been living with a pain that no parent should ever have to endure. "The worst feeling you could ever imagine," she said.
In an effort to find answers and bring Jack home, Kellie has put up a billboard on the side of the Bunya Highway, urging motorists to report any potential sightings to the police. She described her son as someone who would "light up a room when he walked in it" and was always full of energy and positivity.
The search for Jack began three days after he was last seen, with crews finding his shoes in bushland and his hat in town. A week later, police divers were called in, but the search was eventually scaled back. On November 4, a special investigation was launched, and Jack's wallet was found in bushland on a private property on November 16.
Despite finding some of his belongings, investigators are still baffled by Jack's disappearance. It's unclear if he ever left the area, and unconfirmed reports claim he was seen walking on the Bunya Highway. Detectives are also looking to speak to the driver of a dark-coloured ute with a rooftop tent, who had been camping in the area.
As Kellie continues to search every inch of the surrounding bushland, Jack's former partner, Carlee, fears that he may have met with foul play. "100 per cent. I don't know who but yeah," she said. "I've kind of learned to accept that he's not coming back." Jack's last known message was to Carlee when he said "goodnight" at 10.10pm before vanishing.
Jack is described as a Caucasian man, around 185cm tall, with light brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a black T-shirt and dark shorts. Anyone with information on his whereabouts or who was in the vicinity of Ficks Crossing between 3pm on October 4 and midday on October 5 is urged to come forward.
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