A search and rescue operation has been launched in regional Queensland for a missing man, after a car was found abandoned in Childers.
Police said the car, a dark-coloured 2016 Citroen C4, was found on Chews Road in Childers, about 325 kilometres north of Brisbane, after lunchtime on Friday.
It was not reported to officers until yesterday afternoon.
Police said the owner of the car, Howard man Glenn Courtis, 61, has not been found.
Emergency services, including SES personnel, began searching bushland near Chews Road and surrounding areas this morning.
Investigators have appealed to Mr Courtis, or to anyone with further information, to contact police.