Family’s search for missing man
THE family of missing Alice Springs man Daniel Plain is appealing for help finding their loved one following his mysterious disappearance almost two weeks ago.
Mr Plain’s daughter-inlaw Natasha McCormack said the family was pleading for anyone who saw the 59year-old, known as Danny, to come forward.
“It’s definitely a confusing time and a really surreal situation to be in and particularly because Danny has dementia that makes the severity of the case even more concerning,” she said.
Ms McCormack said Mr Plain’s condition meant his mind could be reliving old memories going as far back as childhood, meaning he could even be as far away as Darwin by now.
“We’ve compiled a list of childhood memories around Alice Springs, all the way up to Darwin because there are some possibilities that he could have jumped in the car with someone because it happened prior to the roadblocks being in force,” she said. “It’s just at a dead end, it’s just stopped and there’s no more leads so we’re just exploring all options.”
Mr Plain is the former drummer for popular Centralian rock band Amunda and Ms McCormack said he was well known in the area and may have been picked up by someone he knew.
“There’s a possibility that someone could have pulled up and had a chat and he may have (reverted) to a childhood memory or just that he’s a very, very friendly man (and could have) just jumped in the vehicle,” she said.
Mr Plain was last seen on March 23 wearing a green Tshirt with red shorts and black thongs and sporting a large beard while walking with a distinctive limp.
Anyone with any information should call police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.