Abandoned car missing half its front bumper could help police trace a missing 43-year-old man who vanished a week ago

Police have released photos of a missing man's abandoned vehicle as they search for the 43-year-old who went missing in Queensland a week ago.Jamie Hardgraves was on his way to Coolangatta but was last seen at Beaudesert near the Gold Coast on Tuesday, his family told police. 

His damaged utility vehicle was found a day later and it was missing half of the front bumper.

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Queensland Police released photos of his abandoned utility vehicle on Saturday as they continue to search for him. The pictures show an opening in the left hand side of the battered vehicle showing half the engine.

Mr Hardgraves phone and wallet were found inside the vehicle and he had reportedly spoken to his mother on Tuesday night, telling her he was on his way to Coolangatta, police say.

An extensive land search that started on Wednesday has continued into the weekend with SES volunteers called out to Texas on Friday, Brisbane Times reports. 

Mr Hardgraves utility vehicle was found on Wednesday three hours in the opposite direction to Coolangatta on Stanthorpe Texas Road missing half of the front bumper (pictured) 

Police and 45 SES volunteers resumed the search on Saturday asking anyone who may have seen the man walking or hitchhiking along Stanthorpe Texas Road on Tuesday or Wednesday to alert authorities.

Queensland police have also urged landholders and residents in Texas to check their properties for the man who has been described as Caucasian, about 175 centimetres tall with short sandy hair and blue eyes. Police have urged anyone who has seen any of these five missing persons to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Pictured released by Queensland Police on Saturday of Mr Hardgraves abandoned utility vehicle show an opening in the left hand side of the battered vehicle showing half the engine (pictured)

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