# Investigation into death of Shane Ryan in New South Wales > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/investigation-into-death-of-shane-ryan-in-new-south-wales > Updated: 2026-08-31T02:37:48.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Police in New South Wales have launched an investigation into the death of 55-year-old Shane Ryan. His body was discovered at a vacant property on Lake Road in Elermore Vale on August 19. Newcastle City police established a crime scene and initiated an inquiry under Strike Force Draven. To assist detectives, authorities released CCTV footage from a hotel in Singleton showing Mr. Ryan on July 31. He was described as a Caucasian male of medium build, approximately 170 centimeters tall, with a bald head, green eyes, and a grey goatee beard. Police are appealing for information regarding anyone who may have seen or had contact with him in recent weeks. ## Claims - The body of 55-year-old Shane Ryan was discovered at a vacant property on Lake Road in Elermore Vale. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Newcastle City police have launched an investigation into the death under Strike Force Draven. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Police released CCTV footage of Shane Ryan at a Singleton hotel on July 31. (corroborated by 4 sources) - In the CCTV footage, Ryan is wearing a Holden HSV Racing jacket, blue jeans, and brown boots. (corroborated by 4 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-31: Newcastle police investigate death of man found at vacant property Newcastle City police are investigating the death of 55-year-old Shane Ryan, whose body was found at a vacant property in Elermore Vale. CCTV from a Singleton hotel has been released to assist inquiries. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/newcastle-police-investigate-death-of-man-found-at-vacant-property ### 2026-08-09: NSW Police renew search for missing man Shane Ward NSW Police are renewing appeals for information regarding Shane Ward, who vanished from Tuggerah in September 2024. Investigators urge anyone with details about his movements or vehicle to come forward. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nsw-police-renew-search-for-missing-man-shane-ward --- Cite as: Investigation into death of Shane Ryan in New South Wales. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/investigation-into-death-of-shane-ryan-in-new-south-wales