Canterbury Police can confirm that Tipene NGATA has been found safe and well. Tipene was found walking along Beach Road, inbetween Kaiapoi and Pines Beach, at 7.25am this morning.
Tipene has been reunited with his family who are asking for privacy while they spend some time together.
Tipene was carrying a blue waterproof bag and is said to be hungry and thirsty.
Police and Tipene’s family would like to thank everyone for their help with the search for Tipene.
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Issued by: Lisa-Marie Brooks, District Communications Manager, Canterbury Police District. Mobile: 021 942 404