The Brisbane Water Police District is seeking the identity of a mystery man as they investigate the death of 19-year-old Audrey Griffin
Griffin was reported missing in March 2025, and her body was later found in a creek
Her death was not suspicious, and the man that police are seeking is not implicated in a crime
Australian police are seeking the identity of a mystery man in hopes that he can provide some answers about the death of Audrey Griffin.
Griffin, 19, was reported missing on March 23 in the Australian state of New South Wales after a night out. A search was commenced, and her body was found in Erina Creek, according to reporting by news.com.au.
Her cause of death is believed to be drowning. However, police did not treat Griffin's death as suspicious.
On Thursday, April 17, the Brisbane Water Police District issued a statement revealing that they are hoping to contact a man who was spotted in the area around the time that Griffin went missing.
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They shared a photo of the man alongside a statement on Facebook.
In the photo, the man is wearing a white hat and sneakers with gray shorts and a red tank top. He was carrying a black bag. His face was not clearly visible.
"Police are appealing to the public for information after the death of a woman on the Central Coast," the Brisbane Water Police District wrote.
“We are not implicating that this man was somehow involved in the incident, we have no indication of that”, detective acting inspector Samantha Richards said in the statement. “We’re simply hoping he might have some information to help us piece together what has happened.”
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Before she was reported missing, Griffin spent the night with friends at Gosford Hotel. According to reporting by The Australian, she was there until approximately 2 a.m.
“Following inquiries, police attended a creek along the Central Coast Highway, where they located the body of the woman in the water,” a NSW spokesperson said in a statement shared with 7News. “A crime scene was established and inquiries into the incident are underway by officers attached to Brisbane Water Police District."
The outlet reported that Griffin was "fully clothed" when her body was found.
Griffin was described as a triathlete who had recently competed in the ANZCO Foods half Ironman event, according to 7News.
After her death, a GoFundMe was created to raise funds for her "unexpected funeral costs."
"We are heartbroken by the unexpected loss of our beautiful Audrey," the creators wrote. "Audrey touched everyone, not just in her community but all over the country. She was the light in many of our lives. There is no doubt she bought endless laughter and joy to everyone. She was the kindest soul to walk this earth and will always be in our hearts."
"I was fortunate enough to know Audrey for the short period that I did. She was an amazing person who was able to make anyone smile. She will be missed terribly. All my thoughts and prayers are with her family during this incredibly difficult time," a donor wrote on the page.
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