Breakthrough in Tasmanian Wilderness Mystery: Missing Belgian Tourist’s Phone Found Two Years On – But Where is Celine?
- Mysterious disappearance of Celine Cremer, 26, has baffled police and her family for two and a half years
- Her distinctive mauve-coloured Samsung phone found in bushes near Philosopher Falls, sparking renewed hope of solving the case
- Private search party, including Celine’s friends from Belgium, joins forces with Tasmania Police in desperate bid to find the missing tourist
In a stunning twist in the two-and-a-half-year-old mystery, the phone of missing Belgian tourist Celine Cremer has been discovered in the Tasmanian wilderness, sending shockwaves of hope and determination through the tight-knit community. The 26-year-old was last seen on June 17, 2023, while undertaking a light walk on a trail near Philosopher Falls outside Waratah in Tasmania’s northwest.
Equipped for a leisurely stroll, Celine vanished without a trace, leaving behind only her abandoned white Honda CRV, found a week later at the trailhead. Her family in Belgium has been left in a state of anguished limbo, desperate for any sign of their loved one.
The breakthrough discovery of Celine’s phone, with its distinctive mauve-coloured casing, has injected new life into the investigation. “You could see they were delighted something was positively found,” said Tony, a volunteer with the private search party, describing the moment the phone was spotted in the bushes. “Everyone has high spirits now.”
The private search party, comprising four of Celine’s friends from Belgium, a private investigator, and Tasmania Police, has been working tirelessly to scour the trail and surrounding areas. “A police search controller is working closely with the private search party to ensure safety and that any discoveries are managed appropriately,” a police statement read.
The phone will now undergo a forensic examination as part of the ongoing investigation, as authorities cling to the hope that it may hold the key to unlocking the secrets of Celine’s disappearance. As the search continues, the community remains on high alert, praying that this crucial discovery will finally bring closure to the Cremer family and answers to the haunting question: where is Celine?