Media release

Concern for welfare - Tennant Creek

Police

Northern Territory Police hold concerns for the welfare of 23-year-old man who was last seen about 5:00pm yesterday afternoon.

Mr Terrence Phillip Egan recently travelled to Darwin to attend trade school and was expected home in Alice Springs earlier today. He was last seen running into bushland adjacent to the Stuart Highway approximately 50kms south of Tennant Creek.

Police hold concerns for Mr Egan’s welfare as he appeared anxious when last seen.

Mr Terrence Phillip Egan is described as being of Aboriginal appearance with a solid build, brown eyes, short black curly hair, a beard and moustache. He is approximately 187cms tall and was last seen wearing camouflage shorts and a maroon coloured T-shirt.

Police urge anyone with information as to the whereabouts of Mr Terrence Phillip Egan, to contact them on 131 444 or report anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Please quote PROMIS reference 9055457.

Media note: An image of Mr Terrence Phillip Egan, obtained from the Motor Vehicle Registry database, is attached. An additional photo has also been provided by Mr Egan’s family.