Plot thickens as car of missing Aussie man Joshua Bishop, 23, found after he vanished 10 days ago

By ZAK WHEELER FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA

Published: 07:30 BST, 6 June 2025 | Updated: 08:00 BST, 6 June 2025

A desperate search is underway for a young man who disappeared without a trace.

Joshua Bishop, 23, was last seen in Lalor Crescent, in northwest Melbourne, by his housemate at 9.30pm on May 27. 

Detectives were able to track his mobile phone to a park in Broadmeadows on the same day before his mother filed a missing persons report two days on May 29. 

Despite an extensive police search utilising dog squads and drones Mr Bishop has so far not been found.

Mr Bishop’s phone and bank accounts have been inactive since his disappearance and nobody has heard from him in more than 10 days. 

His abandoned car, a white Toyota Corolla, was discovered by investigators on Ridley Street, in Albion, on Wednesday.

Friends of Mr Bishop believe his car was stolen but no formal theft report has been filed.

Mr Bishop’s loved ones said they are deeply concerned about his welfare and that his disappearance is completely out of character.

Police are currently looking for Joshua Bishop, 23, who was last seen in northwest Melbourne at 9.30pm on May 27

Mr Bishop’s family are concerned about his well being as this disappearance is wildly out of character for him

Acting Detective Sergeant Matthew Wilson-Hawe said police have yet to rule out any suspicious circumstances relating to the disappearance.

‘We were able to track his phone to a park in Broadmeadows, however despite an extensive search of the area we were unable to locate any trace of Joshua,’ he said

‘At this stage we simply don’t know what has happened to him and have increasing concerns for his welfare.’

Detectives are now looking into whether Mr Bishop may have been involved in criminal activity prior to his disappearance. 

‘The more time passes without us hearing Joshua or getting any information about his whereabouts, the more we believe his disappearance is likely to be suspicious,’ Sergeant Wilson-Hawe said.

Mr Bishop’s mother, Kristie, appeared at a press conference alongside his father pleading with the public to help bring her son home. 

‘Josh was really open with me. We had a really good relationship,’ she said.

‘This is not something he would do unless he felt he had to. This is just… definitely out of character.’

Mr Bishop’s parents, Travis and Kristie, appeared at a press conference pleading with anyone who knows where their son is to come forward 

 Mr Bishop was last seen wearing a black singlet and track pants

Mr Bishop’s father, Travis, said his son was ‘loved by everyone’.

‘Someone has to know something,’ he said.

‘We’ve had a lot of support, but we still haven’t got any closer to our son, which is hard.

‘We’re all just praying that he’s safe. We’re hurting… we’re not coping.’  

Mr Bishop was last seen wearing a black singlet and track pants.

He has been described as Caucasian in appearance, with an average build, short hair and blue eyes.

Police are urging anyone with information on his whereabouts, including Mr Bishop himself, to contact Crime Stoppers. 

 

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Plot thickens as car of missing Aussie man Joshua Bishop, 23, found after he vanished 10 days ago

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