The son-in-law of an elderly motorist missing since last Thursday is urging the public to report any sightings or information that might assist Police in locating him.
69-year-old Alex Binns left the Taumarunui area on Thursday morning to drive home to Hastings but never arrived.
Matt Twist said of his father-in-law: “Five minutes from meeting Alex you feel like you have known him for a lifetime. He’s a very happy-go-lucky, smiley man and you definitely know when he’s in the room. He is very caring and loving and would give his shirt off his back for anyone.”
His disappearance is totally out of character with Matt describing him as “an A to B man”. Family are aware he recently suffered a dizzy spell but aside from that seemingly isolated incident, he has no known medical conditions.
Mr Binns is due to turn 70 on Wednesday and had plans for the next two weekends to celebrate with family and friends.
Matt said: “I would ask the public to please report any sightings of Alex since Thursday. He would take stops when driving this route using cafes and public toilets along the way. We just need to know where he is, so if anyone has seen him please contact the Police.”
The family are very upset by the disappearance of Mr Binns and have asked not be approached directly by the media. Police would ask that this request be respected.
Anyone who has seen Alex or has any information on his whereabouts is asked to contact Taumarunui Police on 07 895 8119.
Media enquiries should be referred to Communications Manager Kim Perks on 06 351 2546 or 027 234 8256.