Large-scale search continues for man missing in East Arnhem Land

Callan Morse Published May 25, 2026 at 1.00pm (AWST)

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A search is underway for 31-year-old Marius, who has been missing in East Arnhem Land since Friday. (Image: supplied/Northern Territory Police Force)

A large-scale search is continuing for a 31-year-old man who remains missing in East Arnhem Land.

The Northern Territory Police Force say they hold concerns for the man, referred to as Marius, who has been missing since Friday morning.

Approximately 76 square kilometres had been searched as of Sunday, with the search area set to be expanded on Monday with ongoing helicopter, ground and vehicle assets deployed.

Northern Territory Police said its Search and Rescue members, local Police, NTES, NTFRS, Dhimurru Rangers, Yirralka Rangers, NORFORCE and Nautilus Helicopters have all been mobilised as the search continues.

Police say they are particularly interested in members of the public who saw the vehicle Marius was believed to be driving in on the day of his disappearance.

The vehicle was a Blue Toyota Hilux Dual Cab with the registration CG10EZ. It has since been recovered abandoned on the Central Arnhem Highway.

Members of the public with information are urged to contact the Northern Territory Police Force on 131 444 or visit their local station, quoting reference NTP2600049591.