Bodies discovered in creeks

Police are appealing for information from the public following the discovery of two male bodies on the Peninsula recently.

Police from Brisbane Water Local Area Command (LAC) found the first body of a man in a creek behind Mt Ettalong Rd, Umina, on Tuesday, May 1, at 10:15 am.

The man was identified as 89-year-old Rene-Edgard Bruneteau who lived alone in a house on Mt Ettalong Rd.

He was reported missing since Wednesday, April 25.

The second body of a male, aged 34, was found the following day.

Police were called to a creek bed near Grafton Rd and Nambucca Dr, Woy Woy, at about 4pm following reports that a man's body had been located in the water.

A crime scene was established in both cases and local detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding both deaths.

Brisbane Water LAC Inspector Paul Nicholls said there was no link between the two deaths.

Anyone with any information should Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Media release, 1 May and 2 May 2012

Police Media NSW