The body of a man located on Gentleman’s Bay, St Heliers, yesterday has been identified as that of 59 year-old Dean Phillips who was reported missing from his Panmure home on Sunday, August 30.
Although Police are still investigating Mr Phillips' disappearance it is not at this point deemed suspicious and the matter has been referred to the Coroner.
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Issued by Noreen Hegarty/Auckland City District Police communications manager