Police have fears for the safety of 17-year-old Yuri Santana who has not been seen since 10am this morning when he left his home on Rangitata Huts Road in Clandeboye near Temuka in the South Island.
Yuri is described as 182cm in height, of medium build with dark hair. He was last seen wearing light blue shorts and a light grey zip-up jacket.
The last possible sighting of Yuri was west of Rangitata Huts Road at about 11am.
Police ask anyone who sees Yuri or has any information as to his whereabouts to call 111.
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Issued by Police Media Centre