Missing man's car found in Whanganui River
NZ Police
The police have found the vehicle of a man, whose been missing for over a week, in the Whanganui River.
The man, called Kahu, was last seen on 27 June in the Whanganui area.
Police said he was last seen wearing a black hoodie, with red text on the sleeves and camo cargo plants.
"We're asking anybody who is walking along or near the river or coastline near Whanganui to report any unusual findings or clothing matching the description of what Kahu was wearing," a police spokesperson said.
If you have any information, please contact police via 105 either over the phone or online, and reference file number 250702/3842.
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