The search for missing 44-year-old Jarrod Kingi continues today, with Police searching areas surrounding the Whangamatā Harbour.
Sergeant Will Hamilton says a search around the area was conducted yesterday with the assistance from surf lifeguards from Whangamatā Surf Life Saving Club.
“Today, Police will be using a vessel to continue to search for Jarrod in the Whangamatā Harbour area.
Jarrod was last seen on Friday 25 April, about 11.15pm, where he left an address on Tobie Place in Whangamatā.
“We continue to be in contact with Jarrod’s family, and support is being provided to them at what is an understandably difficult time.”
Vessels in the Whangamatā Harbour area are encouraged to keep watch for any items of interest in the search for Jarrod.
Owners of vessels in the area are also urged to check both inside their vessels, and any snag points surrounding their vessels.
“We continue to appeal for information from the public, especially those who frequent the beaches or live close to the water,” says Sergeant Hamilton.
Anyone with information regarding Jarrod’s whereabouts is urged to contacted Police.
Please contact us at 105.police.govt.nz, clicking “Update Report” or by calling 105. Please use the reference number 250428/6425.
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Issued by Police Media Centre
