December 7th 2024.
Authorities in Victoria, Australia are currently on the lookout for Paul Bowen, a registered sex offender who failed to comply with reporting his personal details to the police. The 60-year-old has been reported missing and is known to regularly visit various areas such as Ballarat, Sebastopol, Colac, Melton, and even South Australia.
To aid in their search, the police have released images and information about Bowen and are asking for the public's assistance in locating him. This comes shortly after the controversial decision to allow NSW Police to participate in the Sydney Mardi Gras parade.
Bowen is described as a 175cm tall man with a medium build, receding grey hair tied in a ponytail, and a short, trimmed grey beard with a mustache. He has piercing blue eyes and a fair, ruddy complexion. He is believed to be driving a white 2005 Ford Falcon station wagon with the registration TWX 574.
Authorities are advising anyone who spots Bowen or his vehicle to not approach him and to immediately contact Triple-Zero, the emergency hotline. If you have any information regarding his whereabouts, please reach out to Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000.
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