Vic: Police fear missing man may have been killed

AAP General News (Australia)
12-06-2009
Vic: Police fear missing man may have been killed

MELBOURNE, Dec 6 AAP - Police fear a missing Melbourne man who has been not been seen
for three weeks may have been murdered.

Homicide detectives have taken over the investigation into the disappearance of Peter
Rule, of Meadow Heights.

The 56-year-old was last seen about 8pm on Sunday, November 15, when he visited friends
in Meadow Heights. It is believed he arrived at his Mitchell Crescent home about 30 minutes
later and spoke to his brother on the phone.

Mr Rule regularly spoke with his 11-year-old son on the phone but has not made contact
with him since November 15.

"Further phone calls were made to Mr Rule's mobile phone later that day which went
unanswered," a police spokeswoman said.

"Peter's car was found at his home address along with his dog that went with him everywhere."

He was reported missing on November 17.

Police are urging anyone with information about Mr Rule's disappearance to contact
Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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