A community search group is offering a $5,000 reward for information to help find a missing man; the search has expanded to areas including Coffs Harbour, New South Wales. Scott Hindmarsh, 36, has not been heard from since early January 2025, and family members are concerned he may require medical assistance.
Scott is described as being about 180 centimetres tall with a medium build, short brown hair and brown eyes. He was last confirmed to be in the Manilla and Tamworth area, but the search has grown to include Coffs Harbour and Grafton after reports of possible sightings.
A Facebook group dedicated to finding Scott announced the reward in February 2025 to encourage residents to check their dashcam footage and rural properties. His family said on the dedicated Facebook page — as reported by the Northern Daily Leader — that “even the smallest detail could be the piece of the puzzle we are missing.”
While the NSW Police Force continues its official investigation, this private reward is focused on locating Scott rather than on legal proceedings. Local residents in the Mid-North Coast region are being asked to stay alert, especially those living in rural areas between the coast and the New England region.
Anyone who has seen Scott or has information about his whereabouts is urged to contact Crime Stoppers or local police immediately. Coffs Coast News of the Area is assisting in sharing the appeal for sightings across the region.
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