Port Stephens police believe a body found a property at Allworth is likely to be that of missing man Ian Robertson.
The 43-year-old was last seen on midday and was reported missing on Tuesday by family members.
The body was found about 11am today about 5 kilometres from where Mr Robertson had gone missing.
Police say the death does not seem suspicious and a report will be prepared for the coroner.
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