- Grave fears for missing camper Steven
- Went for dirt bike ride but not heard from since
A search has been launched for a missing camper who left his caravan to explore rugged bushland on his dirt bike but never returned.
Melbourne man Steven, 58, from Waterways was last seen about 2pm Friday leaving a Skipworth Reserve campsite at Kevington in Victoria’s high country, where he had been staying in his caravan.
He had called his partner to advise he was going for a ride on his dirt bike along nearby tracks in the Mount Terrible area and promised to call when he returned to the campsite 235km north-east of Melbourne.
Steven’s partner contacted police after he failed to call her back on Friday night and remained uncontactable on Saturday morning.
Avid dirt bike rider Steven (pictured) hasn’t been seen or heard from since 2pm Friday
The search (pictured) for Steven in Victoria’s high country will resume on Sunday
Police have been told that Steven is an experienced camper and dirt bike rider.
They hold grave concerns for Steven’s welfare as he always keeps in regular contact with his family when away.
An extensive search was launched as uniformed officers, search and rescue squad members, the Air Wing unit and SES volunteers spent Saturday combing the area.
The search will resume at first light on Sunday.
Steven is described as Caucasian, medium build and has short hair.
He was last seen wearing light coloured clothing and a black helmet with green stripes.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Benalla Police Station on (03) 5760 0200.
The missing man was last seen leaving a Skipworth Reserve campsite at Kevington
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