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Search for missing Belgian backpacker Theo Hayez is now focusing on headland
Last 'ping' from his phone on June 1 was near the iconic Cape Byron Lighthouse
Distraught family have begged WhatsApp to release details of his final message

Published: 08:27 EDT, 18 June 2019 | Updated: 08:32 EDT, 18 June 2019

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The 18-year-old was last seen on May 31st

Authorities looking for a missing Belgian backpacker in northern NSW will shift their focus along a headland near Byron Bay after another fruitless day of searching.

Theo Hayez's distraught father Laurent made an emotional plea for help on Monday, 17 days after he was last seen leaving the holiday town's Cheeky Monkey's bar about 11pm on May 31.

He said he feared his son was in grave danger and begged for any information that could lead police to his whereabouts.

'Before I left Belgium I promised Theo's little brother Lucas that I would bring his brother home. Please, help me keep my promise to him,' Mr Hayez told reporters through tears.

Theo used encrypted service Whatsapp the night he disappeared and Mr Hayez asked for help obtaining access to the messages.

WhatsApp confirmed it had provided all the information it has to police.

However the company is only able to access and disclose some data - which can include a user's name, last seen date, IP address and basic information - but not the encrypted content.

Police previously released footage showing Mr Hayez walking from the Cheeky Monkey's nightclub wearing a black hooded jumper, beige pants and black shoes (pictured)

Dozens of people, including State Emergency Service volunteers and members of the public, on Tuesday returned to the area around Cape Byron Lighthouse where the last 'ping' from Theo's phone was recorded on June 1.

The search was suspended that evening with nothing of interest found, NSW Police said in a statement.

The operation will resume mid-morning on Wednesday with specialist police forces.

Theo had been preparing to return home after eight months travelling Australia.

Homicide detectives are helping the investigation along with Belgian authorities but police hold hope Theo is still alive.

More than $65,000 has been raised via a GoFundMe page for the Hayez family, part of which was used to help Laurent Hayez fly to Australia.

Mr Hayez arrived in the country late last week and has vowed to stay until his son is found.

The devastated father (pictured) of a Belgian teenager who has been missing in Australia for 17 days promised his youngest son he would bring the 18-year-old home

THE TIMELINE OF THEO HAYEZ DISAPPEARANCE

May 31st 7.45pm: Theo Hayez and an unnamed friend were caught on CCTV camera at a local bottle shop in Byron Bay.

May 31st 11pm: The last confirmed sighting of Hayez. He was spotted leaving the Cheeky Monkey bar and appeared to be heading in the direction of the WakeUp! Backpacker hostel where he was staying.

June 1st AM: The last confirmed WhatsApp message was sent from Theo's phone.

June 1st 1:42pm: Theo's phone pinged for the last time.

June 6th: Theo was reported missing to local police .

June 9th: Police conducted a major land, sea and air search in the Byron Bay area with the assistance of rescue officers, the State Emergency Service, a lifesaver helicopter and lifesavers.

June 10th: Locals and other backpackers joined in the search for Theo.

June 10th-June 16th: SES crews, the dog squad, lifeguards, local volunteers and police are continuing to search the Byron Bay headlands, east and north of the town, as well as beaches and swamps.

June 16th: Theo's mother Vinciane Delforge, told a French broadcaster in Belgium she is holding out hope her son is safe and well, but said his disappearance is entirely out of character.

June 17th: Theo's father Laurent Hayez travels to Byron Bay to help search for his son Theo. He makes an emotional plea asking Australia to keep looking for his son and vows to stay in the country until he is found.

He says he hopes WhatsApp will cooperate with police to decode the messages that Theo last sent - a feat, he says, which could change the course of the search.

Police confess they are still 'baffled' by the case, and are keeping all lines of inquiry open.

Homicide detectives join in on the search for Theo.