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Theo Hayez was last seen seen leaving Cheeky Monkey's bar in Byron Bay in May
NSW Police confirmed on Monday Theo's case had been referred to the coroner
Theo's parents released a statement to Belgian news agency Belga on Tuesday
Mr Hayez said 'several grey areas still remain' after an interview with police

By Zoe Zaczek For Daily Mail Australia and Aap

Published: 04:35 EDT, 18 September 2019 | Updated: 04:53 EDT, 18 September 2019

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The parents of Theo Hayez say there are 'grey areas' in the police investigation into the disappearance of the Belgian backpacker.

The 18-year-old was last seen leaving the Cheeky Monkey's bar in Byron Bay, northern New South Wales, about 11pm on May 31.

NSW Police confirmed on Monday that after more than three months of scouring the popular tourist town, Theo's disappearance had been referred to the coroner.

The parents of Theo Hayez have revealed there are many 'grey areas' in the police investigation to find the missing backpacker. The 18-year-old was last seen leaving the Cheeky Monkey's bar in Byron Bay, northern New South Wales, about 11pm on May 31

The announcement came after extensive land, air and sea searches were suspended in July.

In the wake of the referral, Theo's parents shared a statement to Belgian news agency Belga on Tuesday.

'Our will to shed light on the disappearance of Theo is not weakening,' Laurent Hayez and Vinciane Delforge said in the statement translated from French to English.

They believe the referral to the coroner 'represents the hope of obtaining additional investigative duties' as many questions asked during the first stay in Byron Bay 'remain in effect without answers'.

Mr Hayez said he spoke with Australian detectives in early September but 'several grey areas still remain after this interview'.

Theo's parents will meet with Belgian police in the coming days and Mr Hayez will return to Australia in a few weeks to meet with the NSW Coroner.

Laurent Hayez said he spoke with Australian detectives in early September but 'several gray areas still remain after this interview'

Police began searching for Theo when they were alerted to his disappearance by staff at the Wake Up! Hostel in Byron Bay on June 6.

Hostel staff raised the alarm six days after Mr Hayez failed to return from a night out. His belongings, including his passport, were left there untouched.

His father, Laurent Hayez, flew into Australia that month and made an emotional public appeal to help find his son.

'I promised Theo's little brother that I would bring his brother home. Please, help me keep my promise to him,' he told reporters through tears at Tweed Heads Police Station.

In the wake of the referral, Theo's parents shared a statement to Belgian news agency Belga on Tuesday. Pictured: Theo's mother Vinciane Delforge is consoled

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.

July 3rd: NSW Police announce the full-scale search for the teenager had been called off, but investigations are ongoing.

July 12th: Theo's heartbroken father flies home.

July 17th: Top forensic psychologist Tim Watson-Munro says believes Theo could have been the victim of an unknown serial killer, along with two 20-year-old backpackers who went missing on the NSW north coast months prior.

July 18th: Theo's parents reveal they believe he is still alive and are holding out hope he is in a commune.

August: A dedicated group of Byron Bay locals have brought in cadaver dogs to search for missing Belgian tourist Theo Hayez.

The dogs and their handlers scoured bushland in the Arakwal National Park including Tallow Beach.

September: Theo's father Laurent Hayez arrives back in Australia to continue his search for his son.

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The parents of Belgian backpacker Theo Hayez reveal the 'grey areas' in police investigation

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