Missing Chidlow WA Man - Rod Base

Vic · Guru

Missing Chidlow WA Man - Rod Base

Rip and Rosie · Guru

So sorry Vic, such a difficult situation for everyone who cares for this man. Good luck.
Rosie

justjo · Senior Member

Sorry Vic, hope they find him quickly. Have posted the link on my FB page as have many travellers on there who might spot him

Jo

Happywanderer · The Master

That is so sad, hope they find him safe and well. And quickly. Will post link to facebook too.

JRH · Guru

Hope they find him Vic, safe and well very soon .

John

dazren · Guru

GOOD LUCK, '' HERES HOPING FOR A HAPPY OUTCOME,

I am a long way from WA. but being a Colarado driver I tend to notice all Colarados, I will pay particular attention to Blue ones, and have 'noted' the Reg, '' good luck dazren

Vic · Guru

Thanks all, your help and comments appreciated.

Rod is a volunteer fire fighter in Chidlow so would know the bush there fairly well but I would imagine his fire fighter mates would have checked that out.

Both he and his wife worked in the hospital system prior to retirement, Robyn his wife was a nurse. She is a kidney transplant on her third transplanted kidney two previous ones failed, and has just had a major op, so you can imagine how that must be affecting her health as well.

Let's hope it all ends well for both of them.

Our Jon here met them both at a picnic at Lake Leschenaultia when he was over here but may not recall them as there were a number of people there.

-- Edited by Vic on Sunday 27th of November 2011 12:16:16 PM

villatranquilla · Guru

Hi Vic will keep our eyes open here in SA - hope its a happy re-union very soon - keep us up-dated

Vic · Guru

Thanks Jenny & Barry, will do, hope the trip is going well,

Vic biggrin

AmandaJayne · Guru

will keep an eye open here in Mandurah.. I hope they find him.. I cant imagine what his wife is going thro............. :(

Vic · Guru

Thanks Amanda Jane. If anyone hears any more news on this (updates) could they post it on here please, as I don't always keep up with the media etc.

Thanks.

shazartist · Senior Member

I hope your friend is found safe Vic....a sad time for his wife...:(
all the best
Sharon

jonathan · Guru

Yes Vic, I do remember Rod .. I hope things do turn out for the better and will keep eyes and ears open ..

Jon

Vic · Guru

Thanks John, I haven't heard anything else at this stage, hope the news is good and they find him safe and well.

Gerty Dancer · Guru

Do the police have any ideas what might have happened to him? It must be awful for his family and friends not knowing.
Best wishes for a happy outcome Vic.

Vic · Guru

If they do they are not saying Gerty, I suppose they don't want to upset his wife or others. Haven't heard anymore yet. Thanks for your thoughts.

Travel Bug · Guru

Vic. So sorry to hear of your missing friend.
I hope that he is soon found safe and well.

Vic · Guru

Thanks Pam, his poor wife must be at her wits end, she is such a lovely person.

Vic · Guru

To the best of my knowledge Rod has not been found yet so please keep your eyes open.

Here is a Facebook Link his niece has started for those interested, see;

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Help-find-Missing-Person-Rod-Base/304772372879714

Vic · Guru

Not a good X'mas for Rod's wife and family, still no sign of him or his vehicle.

jonathan · Guru

.. no news is not always good news .. my thoughts are with the family and also with Rod ..

thanks for the update Vic

Jon

Firefly · Guru

So sad Vic, I do hope his family get some answers soon mate. x o x o

Duh · Guru

Chidlow man Rod Base and his Dark Blue Colorado Ute are still missing, if sighted in your travels please contact police urgently, see this link for details/rego etc;

http://www.missingpersons.gov.au/missing-persons/profiles/profiles/b/a/base%20roderick%20herbert%20william.aspx

" Rod left his home in Chidlow on the morning of 13 November 2011. He was driving his 2009 dark blue Holden Colorado Ute registration MDG348A. The vehicle had an alloy roo bar with spotlights and a black tonneau cover on the rear. Despite extensive inquiries neither Rod nor his vehicle has been located. There are serious concerns for his welfare."

-- Edited by Duh on Saturday 4th of August 2012 02:44:53 PM

Duh · Guru

Thanks for your comments and replies all, we are going up to his place in Chidlow tomorrow with a group from Transplant Australia to do some gardening and other chores around the place (semi rural block) for his wife Robyn.

Hopefully that will help her out a bit. She is not a well woman and because his whereabouts are unknown cannot sell the property until it can be sorted out, as it is too much for her to look after.

PS: Jonathon, you may recall meeting her and Rod at the picnic at Lake Leschenaultia (Chidlow), although may be been busy serenading us with your songs wink smile

-- Edited by Duh on Saturday 4th of August 2012 11:18:22 PM

jonathan · Senior Member

It's good you reposted it Vic .. sad that there has been no further info uncovered .. have you been in contact with Robyn recently ?

Jon

Cruising Granny · Guru

Gee, that's a long time unresolved. He obviously doesn't want to be found. It's always the family and friends who suffer in these circumstances. Keep the faith and stay strong.