Share This Story, Choose Your Platform! A Ballina man who had been the subject of a police appeal after going missing has been found safe. Caine Tierney, 47, had last been seen on Ross Street, Ballina, about 12.30pm on Wednesday, June 24, prompting concerns for his welfare and a public appeal by NSW Police. Late yesterday, Mr Tierney’s family confirmed on social media that he had been found and was safe. They said he is currently receiving treatment at Lismore Base Hospital.