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19/06/2026
HAVE YOU SEEN MATTHEW?
Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man missing from the Northern Beaches.
Matthew Bowen, aged 54, was last seen on West Promenade in Manly, about 8pm on Friday 29 May 2026.
When he was unable to be located or contacted, officers attached to Northern Beaches Police Area Command were notified at 12.30pm on Friday 12 June 2026 and commenced inquiries into his whereabouts.
Police and his family have concerns for his welfare as he lives with a medical condition.
Matthew is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 175cm tall, of medium build, with red hair, a grey beard and brown eyes. Matthew also has a distinctive tattoo on his right shoulder.
Anyone with information on his whereabouts is urged to contact Manly Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
19/06/2026
📣 Not wearing a helmet on an ebike is lame 🪖
An important message from budding journalist Sayaka, who recently went through some journalism training via Head High Disability Service with MO’s Jack Kelly .productions. Sayaka interviewed Manly Councillor Bonnie Harvey on her thoughts regarding growing tensions around (and solutions to) relating to teens not knowing or following rules on e-bikes.
Great first piece Sayaka, and let’s keep exploring options to keep everyone safe and enjoying their ride 🚲 (without being lame).
MAJOR ARREST OVER KETAMINE IMPORTATION AT WARRIEWOOD
A Warriewood man has been arrested by Australian Federal Police over his alleged role in a ketamine importation from the Netherlands.
Police allege the man rented a storage unit as the delivery address for a shipment found to contain an estimated 20kg of ketamine, disguised as personal protective equipment. He was arrested on Tuesday.
Read about this and several other local crime matters in this week’s Crime Watch Northern Beaches, now on our website
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