The search for a missing Bridgeman Downs man has entered its third day, with police continuing to appeal for public assistance.
Shehan Manatunga, a 20-year-old non-verbal man from the northern Brisbane suburb, was last seen on March 18 at 11:33am when he disembarked from a Route 345 bus at The Cultural Centre. He was observed heading toward South Bank on foot.
Police have expressed particular concern due to Shehan’s non-verbal status and the length of time he has been missing. Authorities are focusing their search efforts in areas he frequently visits, including South Bank, Aspley, and Shorncliffe, in addition to his home suburb of Bridgeman Downs.
Shehan is described as 182 cm tall with a proportionate build and of Indian appearance. He was last seen wearing a black bucket hat, light-coloured shirt, blue denim shorts, and black sneakers.
The disappearance has prompted concern throughout the Bridgeman Downs community, with residents being asked to check their properties and any surveillance footage that might help locate the missing man.
Local search efforts have been concentrated in parks and public spaces throughout Bridgeman Downs, with particular attention to bus stops and public transportation routes that Shehan may have used.
Anyone with information regarding Shehan’s whereabouts is urged to contact police immediately through Policelink at 131 444 or via the online reporting form at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting. For anonymous reporting, Crime Stoppers can be reached at 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
In case of immediate danger or sightings, the public is advised to call 000.
Published 20-March-2025
