Wanaka Police advise that they are assuming Operational Responsibility for the investigation into the missing English tourist, Mark Thomas.
The enquiry will continue to be supported by the Missing Person Unit based at the Office of the Commissioner in Wellington. Their primary focus will be overseas enquiries.
Please direct all future enquiries to:
Cameron Sigley, Constable,
Acting O/C Wanaka Police
ph 03 443 7272
fax 03 443 8956
cameron.sigley@police.govt.nz
Update
Reports this morning that Mark's bank account was used on the 17th of August are correct, however this is an established automatic payment to his internet service provider.
Police have established the identities of the two people he shared a room with at the Purple Cow Backpackers on the 16-18th May. Both have subsequently left New Zealand. Interpol are attempting to make contact with them to try and establish if they can offer any new information regarding Mark's intentions after leaving the Hostel.