NSW Police will resume the search for a man believed to be missing after being swept into seas off Coffs Harbour on Thursday.
Emergency services responded to reports a man had disappeared while walking along the pathway near the Coffs Harbour southern break wall about 6pm.
A witness said she had been walking in front of the man when a large wave struck, she turned around and he was gone.
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Soon after, police were approached by a local family who was concerned that their 20-year-old son had not returned home.
His car was found in the Gallows Beach car park.
Officers attended and began searching the area, assisted by Marine Area Command, Marine Rescue, NSW Ambulance, Westpac Lifesaver Helicopter and Coffs Harbour Lifeguards.
The search was suspended at 10pm, however, patrols of the foreshore continued throughout the night.
The search will resume at 8am on Friday.
The man is described as being aged in his 20s, of Mediterranean or Middle Eastern appearance, with a muscular build and dark hair. He
He may have been wearing a red shirt, with grey or beige shorts and red shoes.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Coffs Harbour Police or Crime Stoppers.
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