A $750,000 reward for information on the whereabouts of missing Bathurst man Andrew Russell’s remains has “generated talk” in the community, with police, and his family still hopeful they can bring Andrew home.
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In early March the NSW Government announced a significant increase in the reward for information that leads to the recovery of Bathurst man, Andrew Russell, who has been missing for almost nine years.
Andrew Russell, then aged 23, was last seen leaving a home on Slim Street, Bathurst, about 8pm on Tuesday 2 June 2009.
As Andrew left the home, he told the residents he was going to see his family. He has not been seen or heard from since.
Despite extensive investigations and searches over the years, Andrew’s body has never been located, and no one has been convicted in connection to his death.
Crime Manager within Chifley Police District, Detective Inspector Luke Rankin said police had received “some information” since the reward was increased.
“It [the reward] has definitely generated talk in the community and brought public attention back to Andrew’s case,” he said.
Det. Inspector Rankin said police will continue working on the matter and urged anyone with any information to make contact with police.
When the reward was announced back in early March Andrew’s family said they were confident the $750,000 reward for information on his suspected murder will finally "bring him home".
Mr Russell’s stepmother Sue Wallace, 46, said after years of campaigning for a reward in Andrew's case they were literally speechless when news the State Government was going to offer a reward of $750,000 for the return of Andrew’s remains.
“It’s been a long time coming, but it changes everything.”
“I think now we will see that money is more important then loyalty.
Anyone with information should call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Information given will be treated in strict confidence.
