MISSING PERSON – TIMOTHY HINGSTON – UPDATE

Devonport Police are continuing to investigate the disappearance of 24 year old Devonport man Timothy Peter Hingston who was reported missing on 6^th October by family members.

Police have followed a number of lines of enquiry, from information received, which unfortunately to date, have failed to confirm the current whereabouts of Mr Hingston.

In issuing this appeal for information, investigators would caution against circulating information on social media and would ask that you contact them direct in the first instance.

“Rumour has played a negative part in the investigation to date and has caused further anxiety to concerned family members,” said Detective Constable Knight.

Police would like to thank those members of the community who have provided information directly to date and again encourage anyone with information or who may have seen Timothy to contact Devonport CIB on 6478 4036 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Timothy was last observed on foot in the Percy Street area of Devonport around 11.30am on Saturday 3 October 2015 wearing a black suit jacket and pants, dark T shirt and white skate shoes.

He is described as being approximately 178 centimetres tall, of slim build, pale skin with full arm sleeve tattoos and ‘XXX’ on the back of his neck. His hair is long and brown and may have pink coloured highlights, usually worn pulled back into a pony tail.