Police investigating the disappearance of a man from the state’s New England Region more than 20 years ago have executed a crime scene warrant in Armidale.

William (Bill) Roach, then aged 25, vanished from an area near Armidale on New Year’s Eve, 31 December 1993.

Mr Roach was last seen walking out of Armidale along the Grafton Road, in the afternoon or early evening of that day.

Strike Force Annan, comprising police from New England Local Area Command, was established in 2003 to examine the circumstances surrounding Mr Roach’s disappearance.

At the time, police received information about two people who may have been involved in his death.

Between last Tuesday (23 February 2016) and Friday (26 February 2016), officers from New England Local Area Command, Forensic Services Group, and the Dog Unit, executed a crime scene warrant at a property on the outskirts of Armidale.

The search, which involved excavation investigators, included a number of outdoor areas and buildings at the location.

Strike Force Annan is continuing its inquiries. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.