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Reward doubles for information leading police to remains of missing Armidale man Bill Roach
ABC New England
By Kerrin Thomas
Updated Thu Jul 21 10:36:34 EST 2016
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Photo William "Bill" Roach went missing in 1993.
Supplied: NSW Police
'The reward for information about a man who went missing from Armidale, in northern New South Wales, more than 20 years ago, has been doubled.
William "Bill" Roach was last seen in Armidale on New Year's Eve in 1993.
A 2010 inquest into the case found he had died, but the cause of death was unknown.
He was last seen on Grafton Road at Armidale.'
'Deputy Premier Troy Grant has now approved a $100,000 reward for information leading to the location of the then-25-year-old, up from $50,000.
He said Mr Roach's family deserved to know what happened to him and the smallest piece of information could provide the clues needed to close the case.
"They have waited long enough for answers about his disappearance," Mr Grant said.
Crime Manager at New England Local Area Command, Acting Inspector Stuart Gray, said someone knew something and they needed to come forward.
"I do believe someone knows something out there and that's why we've posted this reward money, and that's why we encourage anyone with any information to come forward," he said.
"It will be treated in the strictest confidence, I can guarantee that.
"The sizeable reward is testament to how much we value this case and hope to bring some closure to, not only ourselves, but the family as well."'
http://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2016-07-21/reward-doubles-police-seek-information-bill-roach/7647586
ABC New England
By Kerrin Thomas
Updated Thu Jul 21 10:36:34 EST 2016
View attachment 98610
Photo William "Bill" Roach went missing in 1993.
Supplied: NSW Police
'The reward for information about a man who went missing from Armidale, in northern New South Wales, more than 20 years ago, has been doubled.
William "Bill" Roach was last seen in Armidale on New Year's Eve in 1993.
A 2010 inquest into the case found he had died, but the cause of death was unknown.
He was last seen on Grafton Road at Armidale.'
'Deputy Premier Troy Grant has now approved a $100,000 reward for information leading to the location of the then-25-year-old, up from $50,000.
He said Mr Roach's family deserved to know what happened to him and the smallest piece of information could provide the clues needed to close the case.
"They have waited long enough for answers about his disappearance," Mr Grant said.
Crime Manager at New England Local Area Command, Acting Inspector Stuart Gray, said someone knew something and they needed to come forward.
"I do believe someone knows something out there and that's why we've posted this reward money, and that's why we encourage anyone with any information to come forward," he said.
"It will be treated in the strictest confidence, I can guarantee that.
"The sizeable reward is testament to how much we value this case and hope to bring some closure to, not only ourselves, but the family as well."'
http://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2016-07-21/reward-doubles-police-seek-information-bill-roach/7647586
