Dandenong man Li Bing Di has been missing since 2001.By Shaun Inguanzo
LAST seen in 2001, a Dandenong man is one of thousands of Victorians listed as missing persons.
Police are this week holding national Missing Persons Week in a bid to bring closure to the families of people who disappear without a trace of life or death.
Li Bing Di, a Dandenong man whose family now resides in Hampton Park, was last seen on 4 February 2001 at his father’s home in Dandenong.
Mr Di’s family has had no contact with him since and police this week said they were concerned for his welfare.
Mr Di is of Asian appearance, 30 years old, 169cm tall, with a thin build, olive complexion, brown eyes and dark hair.
Assistant Commissioner Bob Hastings said today while 99 per cent of people reported as missing to police were located safe and well within a short period of time, concerns were still held for a small number of disappearances that remain unexplained. He exhorted the public saying even the smallest piece of information could potentially be the missing link for police when investigating reports of a missing person.
“When a family member or friend vanishes from your life, it’s the sense of not knowing that can be absolutely devastating,” Mr Hastings said.
“Missing persons impact on people’s emotions, health, employment, quality of life, relationships, or a combination of all of these aspects.
“Some of the missing persons cases highlighted involve people who have been missing for more than 30 years, whereas others have been missing for just a few months.
“All cases are equally distressing to families and many are anxiously awaiting answers and seeking closure.”
Anyone with information on Mr Di’s whereabouts should phone Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
