A chilling message written on a tree about missing toddler William Tyrrell, located just kilometres from where he disappeared from in 2014, has sparked a police investigation.
Builder Bob Carnes found the tree which has “Jesus Saves William Tyrrell” painted on it in red, along with a can filled with a compass, torch, coins and a sealed bag with post-it notes.
The tree is in Middle Brother state forest in the Yoorigan National Park on the NSW mid-north coast, just 18 minutes from where William was last seen, Daily Mail reports.
Police were informed of the find last night and currently believe the message and jar is part of a “geocaching game” – a global scavenger hunt using GPS technology.
“About 6.30pm yesterday (Sunday 7 February 2016), a member of the public contacted police after a reference to William Tyrrell was found painted on a tree in a state forest near Stewart’s River, about 10km south of Kendall,” NSW Police said via a statement.
“A glass jar with a number of items was located beneath the tree.
“Local police attended and informed detectives attached to Strike Force Rosann. Police secured the area and seized the items.”
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
