Fresh twist in case of missing judge who disappeared into the bush without his phone or wallet after abandoning his Toyota HiLux – as investigators reveal he may be 150km away and the army are called in
- Federal Circuit Court Judge Guy Andrew left his home in Brisbane early Sunday
- His car was found at 2pm on Monday next to bushland at Dillon Rd, The Gap
- Police fear he could be 155km away from where he abandoned his Toyota Hilux
- The Australian Defence Force have now been called in to assist in the search
Judge Andrew last seen leaving his home in Brisbane’s north early Sunday morning heading toward Mt Coot-tha, where he takes his morning walk
A high profile judge who mysteriously vanished after going for a bush walk without his phone, shoes or wallet is believed to ‘not want to be found’.
Federal Circuit Court Judge Guy Andrew was last seen leaving his home in Brisbane‘s north early on Sunday morning heading toward Mt Coot-tha, where he regularly goes on morning walks.
His car was found at 2pm on Monday next to bushland at Dillon Rd, The Gap, but he has not been seen since.
The Australian Defence Force have now been called in to assist in the desperate search for the 55-year-old.
Brisbane barrister Robin Slade Jones said he believes Judge Andrew may be up to 150km from The Gap, where his Toyota HiLux was found on Monday.
‘By now he will be hungry, thirsty and exhausted,’ he told The Courier-Mail.
‘He set off not wanting to be found. He did not take his phone or wallet. Guy might be just off the beaten track.’
Queensland Police Service said it has pulled in ‘sufficient resources for the operation.’
Federal Circuit Court Judge Guy Andrew (pictured) has gone missing sparking a widespread search after his car was found abandoned on the side of the road
‘Search efforts have included Polair, dive squad, police on foot and on bikes, State Emergency Services volunteers and other external agencies along with a large community effort,’ a QPS statement said.
Police on Tuesday used drones, boats and all-terrain vehicles to search for Judge Andrew, who went missing amid concerns about his conduct.
Judge Andrew is described as white, 176cm tall with grey hair and brown eyes.
Police and family hold grave concerns for his welfare.
Judge Andrew dealt with six family court matters in the Brisbane Federal Circuit Court on Friday, two days before he went missing.
Last month two lawyers complained about Judge Andrew’s behaviour, prompting him to receive counselling and mentoring.
In September’s judgement, the full bench found Judge Andrew had shown ‘apprehended bias and abused his power’ when presiding over a family law case.
His car was found at 2pm on Monday next to a bush at Dillon Rd, The Gap (pictured) but there are now fears he could be 155km away
A three-judge bench ruled there was ‘no basis’ for Judge Andrew’s ‘cruel, insulting, humiliating and rude’ comments.
Lawyers representing the father in the case said Judge Andrew’s conduct denied him a fair trial.
Judge Andrew was appointed as the sole Federal Circuit Court judge in Townsville in March last year.
Anyone with information on his whereabouts is urged to contact police.