The person at the center of this case
Jack McLennan, 27 years old
Missing Person · Open - Unsolved
293 days waiting
Jack McLennan
Justice for Jack McLennan, 27 years old — the trail went cold in 2025, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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witness
Lead #1Who was the person camping overnight at Ficks Crossing in a dark-colored vehicle with a rooftop tent? This witness may have critical information about Jack's movements.
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witness
Lead #2Did anyone see a person walking along Bunya Highway towards Wondai around 10:40 pm on October 4? Jack's family believes he may have traveled to Wondai after Ficks Crossing.
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clue
Lead #3Why were Jack's shoes, hat, and personal effects scattered across different locations (Ficks Crossing, Murgon streets, and Ferris Road)? What do these dispersed items suggest about his movements?
Jack McLennan, a 27-year-old from Queensland's Sunshine Coast, disappeared on October 4, 2024, after visiting Ficks Crossing, a waterhole near Murgon known for recreational activities and drug-related concerns. His shoes and hat were found nearby, and personal effects including his wallet were discovered weeks later on Ferris Road, but his whereabouts remain unknown. Police have established Operation Whiskey Pocket and continue investigating multiple lines of inquiry, including the possibility of foul play, while his family maintains hope that new information will emerge.
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Queensland Police Service (Darling Downs Criminal Investigation Branch and Homicide Investigation Unit - Operation Whiskey Pocket)
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More leads to consider
Beyond the top three above — each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.
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contact
Lead #4Jack told several people he planned to sleep around 9:30 pm, but family believes he visited at least one house in Wondai potentially as late as 2:00 am. What accounts for this discrepancy?
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person
Lead #5Jack's mother reported he had met with 'unsavoury people' the night before disappearance and was on a 'downward spiral' with uncharacteristic drinking. Who were these individuals and what was discussed?
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Timeline of Events
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2024-10-04
13:30Bottle shop CCTV footage
Jack McLennan seen at Murgon bottle shop on Lamb Street at 1:30 pm
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2024-10-04
14:00Police station meeting
Jack attended pre-arranged meeting at Murgon Police Station about 2:00 pm regarding a private matter
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2024-10-04
20:00-22:00Last sighting
Jack last seen between 8:00 pm and 10:00 pm traveling on foot in Ficks Crossing area
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2024-10-10
Shoes discovered
White sneakers believed to belong to Jack found near Ficks Crossing, approximately 300 meters from Bunya Highway
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2024-11-17
Wallet and personal effects found
Jack's wallet and bank card discovered on private property on Ferris Road between Ficks Crossing and Murgon
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Case Information
Incident:October 4, 2024 at 1:30 PM
Last Updated:August 19, 2025
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Case Information
Incident:October 4, 2024 at 1:30 PM
Last Updated:August 19, 2025
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Email: antoinette.milienos@mailonline.com
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