Have you seen Pat?
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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Loved Cat lost from Paradise Road, Napier! Posted on behalf
Please call the number in the photo if you see Spot. He is desperately missed by his family ❤️🐈💔 He is missing from Napier but could be anywhere as he has been known to hop in cars plus he has been missing 3 weeks now. NB there have been 2 potential sightings - the most likely sighting is Hyderabad Road near Northe Street
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