Mr McKechnie, 28, was last seen leaving his home on Farrell Road, Bass Hill, about 4.30am on Friday, March 13, 2020. His vehicle – a white 2000 model Toyota Hilux ute with registration YEA 548 – was seen on Etonville Parade at Croydon around 7.30pm that day.
Family members made numerous attempts to contact and locate him to no avail, and he was subsequently reported as missing on Tuesday, March 24, 2020.
Since that time, Bankstown detectives formed Strike Force Crucie to further investigate his disappearance, which is being treated as suspicious.
Missing Persons Registry Manager, Detective Chief Inspector Glen Browne, says police are exploring several lines of inquiry as part of their investigations.
“Trent’s phone was left at his home on the day he went missing and his bank accounts have not been accessed since that time,” Det Ch Insp Browne said.
“His vehicle has never been recovered and there are several other aspects of his disappearance that have led us to believe it may be the result of suspicious circumstances.”
Mr McKechnie was a big supporter of the Western Sydney Wanderers and had a large group of friends within that community around the time he disappeared.
“We believe some of those associates might know something – however small – about the circumstances of his disappearance and ask they come forward and speak with police,” Det Ch Insp Browne said.
Mr McKechnie is described as being Caucasian in appearance, about 175cm tall with a thin build, short brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen driving in his Toyota utility, wearing grey track pants and a white jumper.
Anyone with information about Mr McKechnie’s whereabouts is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence.
