Crime Scene Declared After 71-Year-Old’s Disappearance In Mackay

Police have declared two crime scenes in Mackay as investigations intensify into the suspicious disappearance of 71-year-old Wayne Pedro Morseu.

Morseu, a First Nations man with a slim build, grey hair, and brown eyes, was reported missing on 10 November after failing to contact family or friends. His loved ones describe this as highly out of character.

Detective Superintendent Darrin Shadlow said Morseu generally remained in touch with relatives every couple of weeks and was known to be family-oriented with a large network of friends in the Mackay community.

Concerns escalated on 27 November when detectives formally labelled the disappearance suspicious. On Thursday, investigators declared crime scenes at two properties — Morseu’s Griffin Street home and a River Street address.

“A person we spoke to, who had been staying at the Griffin St residence, later moved to the River St address,” Superintendent Shadlow said.

“That prompted us to declare a crime scene there, which has since been released.

Police continue examining the property as part of ongoing inquiries.

Authorities and Morseu’s family are urging anyone with information, no matter how minor it may seem, to come forward immediately.

Reference number: QP2502035864

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Photo source: Queensland Police Service

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