Search Intensifies for Queensland Police Detective Jay Notaro

Detective Inspector Jay Notaro's disappearance, described as out of character, has prompted a large-scale, multi-agency search effort in northern New South Wales.

• Detective Inspector Jay Notaro, a highly regarded Queensland police officer, was reported missing on March 25, 2025, after his surfboard and vehicle were found abandoned at Broken Head, NSW.
• A coordinated search operation is underway, involving local police, NSW Police Rescue, Marine Area Command, Queensland PolAir, and Surf Life Saving NSW, covering areas between Cape Byron and Lennox Head.
• Notaro's disappearance is considered uncharacteristic, raising significant concern among his family, colleagues, and the broader community.
• Notaro, who was recently transferred to Ipswich, is known for his distinguished career and received the Damian Leeding Compassion in Policing Award in 2024 for solving a high-profile murder case.
• Authorities have urged anyone with information about Notaro’s whereabouts to come forward as the search continues into March 26, 2025.

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