Jordan Marshall: Arrest warrant after going missing in Margaret River fire zone and not appearing in court

An arrest warrant has been issued for a man who went missing near the Margaret River fire zone last Wednesday and whose car was found burnt-out near where the blaze started. Jordan Vivian Marshall, who is an associate sales executive at real estate agency Re-Locate, failed to appear for his scheduled court matter in Fremantle Magistrates Court on Monday morning. Both the 40-year-old and his lawyer were absent for the scheduled hearing, an unsurprising result given the “spiralling” separated father-of-three has not been seen in five days. Mr Marshall, who was on bail at the time of his disappearance, was last seen near the Mammoth Cave tourism attraction on December 8, the same day the devastating Margaret River bushfire ignited. It comes after investigators from WA’s bushfire and arson unit, Strike Force Vulcan, released a statement in which they confirmed their initial assessments that the inferno had been deliberately lit and “may have been ignited near Mammoth Cave”. The popular tourist spot is where Mr Marshall’s car was found burnt-out on Wednesday and where he was last seen. However, The West Australian understands authorities do not believe the car fire caused the Margaret River blaze, which has so far wreaked havoc on more than 5500ha and left the popular wine and surf region and its tourism operators reeling. Mr Marshall’s disappearance sparked grave concerns for his welfare, with police, family and friends imploring anyone aware of his location to contact authorities. That hunt has now been escalated, with his failure to appear in court on Monday prompting prosecutors to request an arrest warrant be issued — a request Magistrate Peter Malone granted. “An arrest warrant is to be issued to Mr Marshall for not complying with his bail,” he said. Mr Marshall was due to appear on one count each of criminal damage or destruction of property and unlawfully assault and thereby did bodily harm with circumstances of aggravation. The first charge relates to an incident that happened on December 4 in White Gum Valley, a suburb which he specialised in selling properties in. The second charge stems from an incident that happened on the same day in South Fremantle. He is also charged with a further three counts of criminal damage or destruction of property, which he is currently scheduled to face on December 31. It comes after Mr Marshall’s brother pleaded on Saturday with residents to keep an eye out for him. Dan Marshall said his family held grave fears for the “beloved friend, brother, son and father of three”, confirming his brother was suffering from mental illness. Recent photographs of Mr Marshall, circulated by police, show him looking dishevelled and his hair cut into a mohawk — a stark contrast to the professionally-taken head shots which adorn his real estate profiles online. Mr Marshall has not sold a property since July, however. “People who know Jordan can see from this image that he is struggling and it is clear he needs medical attention,” Dan said. “We appreciate that the community is currently facing a bushfire emergency in the area, and we are deeply saddened by the unfolding impact of the fire. “We are pleading with members of the community to keep an eye out for Jordan, and to check their properties for any signs of him. “We would appreciate any help that will bring our Jordo home.” A close friend of Mr Marshall told the Augusta-Margaret River Times on Thursday that the realtor was “spiralling down” and friends and family were holding hopes he would get in touch. Mr Marshall no longer has a phone or a vehicle. “I’d very much like to hear from him,” the friend said. “I know he’s not well. He’s not been taking drugs. He’s got a mental health condition.” The friend had not spoken with Mr Marshall since the previous Sunday, December 5, when the keen surfer and fisherman was heading to Margaret River. Mr Marshall made news in June when he and fellow realtor Paul Marriott had a close encounter off Rottnest with a 4m great white. It was filmed by Mr Marshall, who told 9News “it was quite daunting actually”. Mr Marshall was described as having a solid build with short brown hair and brown eyes. He is about 170cm tall. Police have asked anyone with information of the whereabouts of Mr Marshall to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a report online at crimestopperswa.com.au.