Scott Hayden

"Scott matters because he's an adorned son. A grandson, an uncle and brother in law, a cousin, to many cousins, I’m one of 10 children, so a really big family.  He's so important in our lives. He is our only son, our first born. Scott and I had a very close bond as mother and son, he could normally talk to me about everything, but... the drugs change that. People, they become someone they don't want to be.  I don't understand addiction. But it has such a strong effect on peoples thoughts and can make them do things totally out of character, things that they would never normally do.  This is certainly not normal, for Scott, he would  always contact us if he was in trouble. He would always come back home you know. Whether he had this preplanned, that he was going to have time out, and where?  Whether he knew someone that lived away, that we were not aware of, we don't know. It's all those questions at the moment, unanswered questions." 

 Missing since — 30 May 2025
Last seen — Tinonee, NSW
Responsible jurisdiction — NSW
Year of birth — 1979
Gender — Male
Height — 170 cm
Build — Medium
Hair — Brown
Eyes — Brown
Complexion — Fair

Distinguishing features - large tattoo of a lion on his upper right arm “Yeshua” and lower right arm “888” and “Jesus Christ is Lord” of his left arm

 Unconfirmed sightings have been reported to the family at a general store in Dungog, as well as in the Grafton and South Grafton areas of New South Wales. None of these sightings have been officially verified by police.  NSW Police continue to run his profile as an open case. Because Scott left behind his bank card and licence, police are heavily reliant on public sightings or dashcam footage. They urge anyone who may have driven past his gold Ford Falcon on Thunderbolts Way between 30 May and 31 May 2025 to come forward 

  If you have any information, dashcam footage from Thunderbolts Way around late May 2025, or believe you have seen someone matching Scott's description, please contact NSW Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000. Information is managed on a confidential basis. Alternatively, you can contact us directly by clicking the button below.