Whangārei residents urged to check their backyards for missing man
Kia ora neighbours, Whangārei residents have been asked to check their backyards as the search for a man missing since Wednesday continues.
Brian Bench, 72, was reported missing to Northland police after last being at an address on Memorial Drive, near Riverside Drive, on Wednesday night.
Northland police said there had been a possible sighting of Bench in the Whangārei CBD area around 7am on Thursday.
“Police continue to be concerned for Brian's welfare and our search effort remains ongoing,” a police spokesperson said.
“We would like to thank those people who have called us so far. We continue to urge anyone who sees Brian to call 111.”
Anyone with information about possible sightings can also contact police on 105, quoting file number 210708/9824.
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