- Published:
- Sunday 19 May 2024 at 11:00 pm
![A photo of missing person Selman (Sam) Mala. The photo shows a man with medium length very dark brown or black hair, of Caucasian appearance. He is smiling and looking directly at the camera. He is wearing a white dress shirt and black dress jacket. The photo appears to be from the 1990s. He appears to be in his early or mid 30s.](https://content.police.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-05/Victoria-Police-missing-person-Selman-Sam-Mala-Missing-since-2000.jpg?w=786)
First name: Selman (Sam)
Last name: Mala
Date of birth: 1963
Date of disappearance: Wednesday, 28 June 2000
Location: Hoppers Crossing
Circumstances:
Sam was last seen by family members on 28 June 2000 at his Westmeadows Lane address in Hoppers Crossing.
He was picked up by a vehicle, believed to be a 1978-1982 Ford Fairlane, by two men and two women.
He took all of his belongings and told family he was moving to Adelaide to live, in a bid to avoid an upcoming court appearance.
Sam has not been heard of or seen since that day and there are no known possible sightings.
After not hearing from Sam for several years, family members became increasingly concerned and reported him missing in 2004.
If you have information that may assist police to locate Sam please call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
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