192 days ago

Have you seen Pat?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Hawke’s Bay Police are working to locate a missing man and are asking for assistance.

What you need to know:
- The missing man is Earle Taka – known as Pat.
- Police and his family have concerns for his wellbeing.
- Pat’s last known location is a service station at the intersection of Russell Road and SH2 Waipukurau. Police ask anyone who has seen Pat at the service station to get in touch.
- Pat often hitchhiked from his home address of State Highway 2 Ōtāne, near Te Aute College, to Waipukurau or Hastings. Police are asking anyone who may have picked Pat up mid to late March.

You can report any information to Police via 105 referencing file number: 240416/0517. Alternatively you can report any information anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.

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