Renewed appeal for missing Aydan and his grey ute
Police are urging for sightings of a grey ute in relation to Aydan, 39, who went missing over eight weeks ago.
Last seen in Chartwell, Hamilton on Sunday 17 August, Aydan was believed to be driving his 2016 grey Mazda ute, registration QYA209.
Detective Sergeant Jonathan Carter said both Aydan's family, and police, are hoping for someone to come forward with information about Aydan’s grey Mazda ute.
“Have you seen a grey ute anywhere? Perhaps you’ve noticed it hasn’t moved? If you've noticed a grey Mazda ute somewhere across the region, we would like to hear from you,” says Detective Sergeant Jonathan Carter.
Police and family have serious concerns for Aydan's wellbeing.
If you have any information, please contact Police via 105, either over the phone or online, referencing file number 250819/5160.
You can also get in touch anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111 or www.crimestoppers...
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