A search and rescue operation is underway just north of the Gold Coast to find a missing elderly boatie.
83-year-old Acacia Ridge man Andy Tillema was last seen around midday on Wednesday and had indicated he would be returning by 3pm but hasn’t been seen or heard from since.
Police have confirmed officers attended the boat ramp at Carbrook in the Logan area and found his vehicle and trailer parked there and attempted to contact him and his family members.
A search and rescue operation involving multiple Water Police vessels, Polair, Marine Rescue Queensland and the Coastguard was launched late yesterday but was suspended during the evening.
It will get back underway at first light on Thursday morning.
The boat is described as a 15-foot Clark aluminium boat with a Yamaha motor.
Anyone with information about Andy’s whereabouts is urged to contact police.
