When was Luke Ben Hazelwood last seen?

Luke Ben Hazelwood was last seen on Christmas Eve in 2025 outside a hotel in Lancelin.

What happened to Luke Ben Hazelwood's car?

Luke Ben Hazelwood's car was found abandoned in the hotel's car park where he was last seen.

Who is helping in the search for Luke Ben Hazelwood?

Police are conducting a search, and the family, along with the K9 Trackers volunteer group, are actively involved in searching the Lancelin area.

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Father of Three Vanishes After Christmas Eve

5 Feb

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Summary

Father of three Luke Ben Hazelwood disappeared on Christmas Eve 2025.
His car was found abandoned at a Lancelin hotel.
Family and volunteers continue an extensive search for him.

Father of Three Vanishes After Christmas Eve

Luke Ben Hazelwood, a 34-year-old father of three, was last seen on Christmas Eve in 2025 outside a hotel in Lancelin, Western Australia. He was reported missing on January 5, 2026, after failing to appear for a planned Boxing Day lunch. His vehicle was found abandoned in the hotel's car park.

Police have committed significant resources to the search, but Mr. Hazelwood has not been located. His ex-wife, Amelia Kaldani, has been actively involved in the search efforts, recently participating in a large-scale search with K9 Trackers volunteer group. They utilized search dogs, drones, and technicians to cover areas in and around Lancelin.

Mr. Hazelwood, described as 185cm tall with brown hair and hazel eyes, previously worked in community roles supporting children with developmental delays. Police are appealing to the public for any information, urging residents to check CCTV footage from Christmas morning, specifically between 5am and 8am on Christmas Day 2025.