643 days ago

Have you seen Paitele?

The Team from Counties Manukau Police

Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 16-year-old Paitele, who has been reported as missing.

What you need to know:
- Paitele was last seen leaving his home in Weymouth on Tuesday 21 May, to go fishing in the Weymouth area.
- He was last seen wearing a black jersey with red writing on the front reading ‘FRESH’, grey shorts, and black shoes.
- He was also holding a white bucket of fishing bait and a small yellow fishing rod.

His family and Police have concerns for his safety given his age and ask anyone who sights him to contact Police as soon as possible on 111.
Additionally, anyone who has further information on his whereabouts should contact Police on 105, quoting file number 240522/9408.


UPDATE: He has now been located . Thank you to the public for their assistance.

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Click read more to read the full story.

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