WALHALLA EAST, VIC. — Day five of the search for teenager William continues in the Cowwarr area, northwest of the Cowwarr Weir near Walhalla.
Police have now spoken to the occupants of a white 4WD they appealed for yesterday, and they have assisted with information.
The 17-year-old was with his stepbrother when he was last seen in the vicinity of Stoney Creek Road, between Cowwarr and Walhalla, near T2 Track on Friday, November 6 at about 4pm.
William, also known as Will, was dropped off by his mother for the purposes of camping for the weekend when he walked a short distance to the drop-off location to retrieve further camping equipment.
When he failed to return shortly after, his stepbrother searched the area but found no trace of Will.
Police believe at this stage he may have become disoriented and lost his way in the surrounding terrain.
Will was wearing minimal clothes at the time – a pair of shorts and work boots.
His mobile phone was left behind along with food and water.
Also still missing are a tackle box, pillows and a fold-out tabletop.
It is unknown whether Will made it back to the drop-off location and collected these items.
Police are also appealing for anyone who was travelling in the Cowwarr, Stoney Creek and lower Thomson River areas last Friday who may have dash cam footage or any further information to contact the Sale police station on (03) 5142 2200.
