Atilla Bogar was described as 180 cm tall, of Caucasian appearance, with brown hair and eyes, and was believed to be wearing a T-shirt and jeans when he disappeared. Photo: NSW Police.
There has been no sign of Atilla Bogar since his Audi was found abandoned on the side of Picton Road 10 years ago.
Police have reissued an appeal for information this Missing Persons Week, as the search to find the Victorian man continues.
His last known whereabouts were the Wollongong area.
“In October 2014, Atilla Bogar, aged 35, left Melbourne, Victoria, in an Audi SUV with the intention to travel to Sydney,” a NSW Police spokesperson said.
“About 4:30 pm on Friday, 17 October, 2014, officers attached to Wollongong Police District located Atilla’s vehicle abandoned on Picton Road, about 6 km west of Mount Ousley.
“Police – along with the SES, RFS and local volunteers – searched the area multiple times but found no sign of Atilla.
“In May 2020, the NSW Coroner handed down their findings into Atilla’s disappearance, concluding he was likely still alive, and the matter was returned to police for further investigation.”
As inquiries to find Atilla continue, police are again appealing for information from the public that might help.
Atilla is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 180 cm tall with a medium build and short dark-brown hair. He was unshaven and was believed to be dressed in jeans and a T-shirt when he disappeared.
Detective Inspector Ritchie Sim, manager of the Missing Persons Registry, said police never gave up the search for missing people.
“Atilla has been missing for 10 years,” he said.
“That is 10 years that his family and friends have had to spend without their son, brother and mate.
“During this time, detectives have not given up trying to find Atilla and won’t give up until they find answers for his family.
“This year, NSW Police have received 5533 reports of missing people. Of these, 5460 people have been located and, where possible, provided with assistance and returned to their loved ones. However, there are 73 still outstanding at this time.”
Missing Persons Week is an annual national campaign to raise awareness of the issues and impacts surrounding missing people and runs until Saturday, 3 August.
This year’s ‘‘Always Searching’’ campaign focuses on the continuing efforts of police to solve missing persons investigations.
If you have been reported as missing, it means that someone is concerned about your safety and welfare.
It is not a crime to be missing. You should attend the nearest police station with identification so that officers can ascertain that you are safe and well.
For more information on the campaign, visit www.missingpersons.gov.au.
As inquiries continue, police are appealing for anyone with information that may assist investigators to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence.
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