Police investigating the disappearance of a man more than 20 years ago have executed a crime scene warrant in Armidale.
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William (Bill) Roach, then aged 25, vanished from an area near Armidale on New Year’s Eve, 31 December 1993.
Mr Roach was last seen walking out of Armidale along the Grafton Road, in the afternoon or early evening of that day.
Strike Force Annan, comprising police from New England Local Area Command, was established in 2003 to examine the circumstances surrounding Mr Roach’s disappearance.
At the time, police received information about two people who may have been involved in his death.
Officers from New England Local Area Command, Forensic Services Group, and the Dog Unit, last week executed a crime scene warrant at a property on the outskirts of Armidale.
The search, which involved excavation investigators, included a number of outdoor areas and buildings at the location.
Strike Force Annan is continuing its inquiries.
►Police are urging anyone with information in relation to this incident to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or use the Crime Stoppers online reporting page