New information has revealed that missing Tasmanian man Rye Hunt checked into an apartment after leaving the Galeao International Airport in Rio.
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Mr Hunt’s family on Tuesday AEST said that a person had come forward, identifying him as booking and checking into an apartment at Copacabana on May 21 about 15.30.
It is believed Mr Hunt then left the apartment about 18.20 – leaving behind items like his laptop, travel bag and camera, which have recently been recovered by police.
He also used his bankcard shortly after leaving the accommodation.
The apartment’s owner has been questioned by police.
Previously, Mr Hunt was last seen alone at the Galeao International Airport about 14.30 local time on May 21, and entering a taxi.