Search for missing man

Northern Beaches Police were co-ordinating a search for a man believed missing in waters off Palm Beach over the night of July 22.

A man flagged down a police car patrolling Barrenjoey Rd, Palm Beach, at 2am and told officers his aluminium boat had overturned and his mate was missing.

The man told police he and a friend had left Brisbane Water about 5.30pm heading towards Palm Beach but the boat capsized.

The man managed to reach the shore and alert police.

A search was launched involving the Westpac Rescue Helicopter, Water Police and officers on foot.

A 12ft dinghy, two lifejackets and personal property were located at the northern end of Palm Beach.

Low-lying fog caused the air search to be suspended, however foot patrols were continuing.

A command post had been established in the northern-most carpark at Palm Beach.

Press release, July 23 Police Media