Posted on the Looking for Theo Facebook page. Some good info here with link to Crimestoppers
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Have Google Accounts/Google Maps/Facebook/Snapchat/Messaging Apps/Camera/Apps been checked?
Yes, different accounts and apps have been thoroughly looked into. The police and family have this information.
Is there a map of all the places that have been searched?
This is currently being worked on, however by searching the groups there are many posts from volunteers that outline areas that have been searched. If you have searched any areas, please contact Alizée Vdv with where you searched.
Have metal detectors/drones/helicopters/thermal imaging drones/boats/police divers/sniffer dogs etc. been used in the search?
Yes, both volunteers and the police have used various methods including all of the above during the search.
Have the beaches/creeks/rivers etc been searched/is it possible he went for a swim?
The beaches/creeks/etc have been searched by volunteers, police, surf life savers, SES, metal detectors etc. No items of clothing or other accessories have been found.
Have the Taxi companies/Uber been investigated?
Yes, Theo's Uber account was looked into and Taxi services have been contacted.
Have the hospitals/emergency rooms in Byron Bay and surrounding areas been contacted?
Yes, in the first few days after the family were alerted to Theo being missing they contacted every hospital they could think of.
Is there an advertisement campaign/sponsored posts?
Yes, there has been a separate page created by a volunteer for the purpose of advertising on Facebook.
I saw a post that Theo was seen in (insert city here), is this true?
This page will confirm when Theo is found. Please be mindful that there are many sightings and each one that is reported will be looked into.
Have psychics/mediums been brought in?
Yes, there has been some involvement and any information has been reported.
Has the man with him in the bottleshop/people at the backpackers/the Cheeky Monkey etc been interviewed?
Yes, the man with Theo at the bottleshop has been cleared and assisted with the search. The police have information of/have spoken with any relevant people (including the security guards).
How can I join the search/where can I find information about upcoming searches?
When a post detailing the latest search/community activity is available, it will be posted in the Announcements tab, or available as an event under the 'events' tab.
I would like to help put posters up, where can I find the poster and which places have been contacted already?
The poster can be found under the 'files' tab or by searching 'poster' within the group. There is a spread sheet which is linked in the 'Group Information' that was put together to assist in marking off different backpackers that have been contacted all over Australia. There is also a template that can be used to assist in emailing places, which can also be found under 'files'.
Has the poster been shared on different Facebook groups/Instagram?
Yes, it has been shared to many groups across Australia, and it doesn't hurt to share among more. Instagram posts have been created as well as the hashtags #findtheohayez and #theohayez and shared by influencers with large amounts of followers.
Has CCTV/Dash cam footage been looked into?
Yes, many local places/private properties have been asked for CCTV footage. There is a vast amount of CCTV being reviewed. The police have requested that anyone with dashcam footage from the late hours of the 31st of May to the early hours of the 1st of June forward the footage on to the police.
Has his cards been used/did he use card or cash/did he withdraw a large amount?
His bank accounts and cards have not been used since leaving the Cheeky Monkey the night of May 31st. He wasn't carrying cash with him as far as we know (reported by a friend) and he did not withdraw any large sums leading up to the 31st.
How do we know he didn't return to the Wake Up! Backpackers?
There is no evidence to suggest he returned to the backpackers that night. He did not use his swipe key, CCTV has been checked and others staying at the backpackers have been spoken to.
Is it possible he does not want to be found/is trying to overstay his Visa?
Theo had only been travelling Australia for 8 months, so he was not at risk of his Visa running out. He was excited to go back home and had his bus journeys to Sydney/Melbourne booked coordinated with his flights back to Belgium, about a week after he was last seen. All of his personal belongings including his passport were left at his room at the Wake Up! Backpackers.
What are the most recent updates/facts?
Theo was seen at the Northern Bottle shop at 7.45pm on the 31st of May.
He was last seen leaving the Cheeky Money at 11pm when he was asked to leave due to being intoxicated. He cooperated fully and was not aggressive. Others who attended the club that night describe him as not being overly drunk, was friendly and having a nice time.
Theo sent a message to a friend at 12.20am on the 1st of June.
Theo’s phone pinged a tower that encompasses the area from Clarkes Beach to the Lighthouse before 2pm on June 1. Police and search groups are searching for Theo’s phone. Other areas besides this have also been extensively searched.
He was wearing:
A black hoodie
Tan pants
A grey hat with a white puma logo
A black watch
Completely black shoes
For pictures of these, please see the High Resolution poster and other associated images under the 'files' tab.
If you believe you have information you can report to the following:
Byron Bay Police: +61 2 6685 9499
Crime Stoppers (Anonymous) 1800 333 000 or complete an anonymous report online at
Crime Stoppers Australia under 'New South Wales'
Belgian police email:
opsporingen@police.belgium.eu
