Phillip Rudd was last seen at a licensed premises in Corrimal on 3 February 2017. His body was found in a creek two days later. Photo: NSW Police.
Do you know how Phillip Rudd died?
Phillip’s body was found in a Corrimal creek in 2017.
Police are reappealing for information regarding Mr Rudd’s death.
The 57-year-old left a licensed premises on Francis Street, Corrimal about 10:20 pm on Friday 3 February 2017.
Emergency services were called to the corner of Collins Street and Willow Grove, Corrimal about 9:45 am on Sunday 5 February 2017, following reports a 57-year-old man’s body was found in a creek, by a passerby.
Officers attached to Wollongong Police District established a crime scene and began an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Following fresh information in November 2024, Strike Force Bedworth was established to re-examine the circumstances leading up to Mr Rudd’s death.
Police are appealing for anyone who was at the licensed premises on the night of February 3 2017, to come forward.
The second Anthony Mundine versus Danny Green fight was airing, and police hope someone might remember any little detail that might turn out to be helpful.
Phillip’s family hopes to finally find out what happened to him.
His sister Julie said he was a quiet, even-tempered person who knew many people in the northern suburbs of Wollongong.
“Phil was a local character,” she said.
“He spent most of his life around Fairy Meadow, Woonona and Corrimal.
“He worked at BHP. He was well-known and liked – a happy chap.”
Julie said the loss of Phillip shattered his family.
She urged anyone with information to come forward.
“It devastated my mum,” she said.
“It was an absolute shock to all of us, but Mum took it really bad.
“It was a pretty big blow for his children, who were all adults at the time.
“If you were in the club that night or if you heard anyone say anything … if you had a drink or were talking to him … everything helps to bring closure to this mystery for us all.”
Mr Rudd was wearing jeans, a blue and white checked shirt tucked into his belt, and joggers.
Anyone with information is urged to come forward and contact Wollongong Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. This can be done anonymously.
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