| Name: | FRENCH John Edward | Sex: | Male | 
| Year of Birth: | 1947 | 
| At Time of Disappearance | |||||
| Age: | 57 | Height (cm): | 180.0 | Build: | Solid | 
| Hair Colour: | Grey | Eye Colour: | Blue | Complexion: | Fair | 
| Nationality: | Racial Appearance: | Caucasian | |||
| Circumstances | 
| John French was last seen on 7 January 2005 at Woy Woy, NSW. | 
  
26 May 2005 
- NSW Police  
NSW Police are appealing for help to locate a man who has been missing from his 
Woy Woy home since January this year. 
John Edward French is believed to have left his home on or about 12 January 
2005, however his destination is not known. 
Inquiries by detectives from the Brisbane Water Local Area Command reveal Mr 
French was a quiet person who lived alone and kept to himself. He was also an 
enthusiastic member of a model boat club, but members have not seen or heard 
from him since early January. 
Police and Mr French's family hold grave concerns for his welfare. His family 
have told police it is out-of-character for him to disappear. 
Police are keen to hear from any members of the public who might have spoken 
with Mr French over the past few months. 
In particular, police would like to hear from any person who might have had 
civil or legal dealings with Mr French in the months leading up to his 
disappearance, or since January. 
Anybody with information should contact Gosford Police Station on 02 4323 5599 
or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. 
Police renew appeal for help to locate missing man - Woy Woy
16 August 2005 
NSW Police are renewing their appeal for help to find a man who has been missing 
from his Woy Woy home since January this year. 
John Edward French, 58, is believed to have left his home on or about 12 January 
2005, however his destination is not known. 
Inquiries by detectives from the Brisbane Water Local Area Command revealed Mr 
French was a quiet person who lived alone and kept to himself. He was also an 
enthusiastic member of a model boat club, but members have not seen or heard 
from him since early January. 
Police and Mr Frenchs family hold grave concerns for his welfare. His family 
have told police it is out-of-character for him to disappear. 
Police are keen to hear from any members of the public who might have spoken 
with Mr French over the past few months. 
In particular, police would like to hear from any person who might have had 
civil or legal dealings with Mr French in the months leading up to his 
disappearance, or since January. 
Anybody with information should contact Gosford Police Station on 02 4323 5599 
or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.